- Friday Sep 07, 2018
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- National YoungArts Foundation
Kids Dance Class with Hattie Mae Williams
YoungArts and alumna Hattie Mae Williams invite you to a fun and creative kids dance class incorporating hip hop and jazz moves. Parents are welcome to join!
Brought to you by the National YoungArts Foundation in celebration of Miami Downtown Development Authority's DWNTWN ART DAYS. Art Days, now in its seventh year, brings the community together with arts and culture institutions, galleries and artists in Downtown Miami. The Miami DDA along with the cultural spaces and artists in Downtown Miami come together to present three fun-filled days of unique cultural experiences that include special programs and free events from September 7-9, 2018. Art Days has something for everyone including exhibitions, performances, children’s programming, walking tours, art parties and more.
- Friday Sep 07, 2018
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- National YoungArts Foundation
Adult Dance Class with Hattie Mae Williams
Join YoungArts and alumna Hattie Mae Williams for this special modern and contemporary dance class with dope sounds and improvisation that will leave you feeling embodied and free. All levels welcome!
Brought to you by the National YoungArts Foundation in celebration of Miami Downtown Development Authority's DWNTWN ART DAYS. Art Days, now in its seventh year, brings the community together with arts and culture institutions, galleries and artists in Downtown Miami. The Miami DDA along with the cultural spaces and artists in Downtown Miami come together to present three fun-filled days of unique cultural experiences that include special programs and free events from September 7-9, 2018. Art Days has something for everyone including exhibitions, performances, children’s programming, walking tours, art parties and more.
- Saturday Sep 08, 2018
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House Stage
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presentys ArtsLaunch 2018, a free annual celebration to kick off Miami’s arts season and celebrate the Center’s official box office opening, on Saturday, September 8. YoungArts will be one of over 50 of Miami’s cultural organizations participating in this year's popular Community Village with family-friendly activities including mini performances, interactive workshops, kids’ activities, food and beverage vendors, live bands and DJs, walking tours and much more.
- Saturday Sep 15, 2018
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- National YoungArts Foundation Jewel Box
Dedicated to making you feel like a true superstar, come to Laganja's Dance School in heels, flats or bare feet—just come ready to WERK with the break-out star from this season's "So You Think You Can Dance" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" Jay Jackson (2007 YoungArts Winner in Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts), a.k.a "Laganja Estranja"!
This hip-hop oriented jazz funk class includes warm up, across the floor and combo interactions. Express yourself, increase your confidence and feel amazing.
Laganja's Dance School is both a cardio workout and a confidence-building workshop for high school students ages 15-18. Dancers and non-dancers are encouraged to participate and to push the limits of their sassy bodies. Class is taught at a professional level, all abilities are welcome.
- Thursday Sep 20, 2018
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
YoungArts is taking over PAMM’s Poplife Social for a fabulous fan dance class and special performance on the terrace featuring Laganja Estranja. Throughout the evening, get creative with themed art-making, explore the galleries, and enjoy happy hour specials by Verde.
- Thursday Sep 27, 2018
- All Day
- Nationwide
YoungArts Awareness Day is a nationwide initiative to encourage emerging artists to pursue their dreams of becoming professional artists. YoungArts Awareness Day aims to underscore the opportunities available to emerging artists (between the ages of 15 and 18 or in high school grades 10‐12) through the organization that provides them with life‐changing experiences to help ensure they are supported in their pursuit of careers in the arts.
- Friday Sep 28, 2018
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- National YoungArts Foundation
Choreographer, drag queen and LA-based activist Jay Jackson (2007 Winner in Dance & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) premieres a new immersive dance theater work exploring non-binary identity and the gradient on which gender exists in contemporary society. Created during Jackson’s three-week residency at YoungArts, this original work will use text, vocal compositions, set design and choreography to create interactive spaces and moments for personal and group reflection in the iconic YoungArts Jewel Box.