Marina Harss
Madness, Grandeur, Wit —
The Ballets of George Balanchine and Pam Tanowitz
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 1pm
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Marina Harss, dance writer
Join acclaimed dance writer Marina Harss for an engaging discussion on George Balanchine and Pam Tanowitz, exploring their visionary works featured in Miami City Ballet’s February performance in Hayes Hall, with film excerpts offering insights into ballet’s evolution across generations.
Visions of Star-Crossed Love —
Romeo and Juliet Told Through Dance
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1pm
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Marina Harss, dance writer
Celebrated dance writer Marina Harss explores how choreographers have reimagined Romeo and Juliet through dance, from Prokofiev’s iconic score to landmark productions by Lavrovsky, MacMillan and Robbins’ West Side Story, revealing the timeless power of this tragic love story.