ArtsBeat

Meet the New Sarasota Ballet Dancers

The company bolsters ranks with new hires.

08/11/2026 By Carrie Seidman/Suncoast Searchlight

ArtsBeat

Competitive Ballroom Dancing Generates Millions of Dollars and Inspires Deep Devotion—Despite the Hefty Price Tag

DanceSport, the competitive arm of ballroom dancing, is big business in America.

07/28/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

ArtsBeat

Sarasota Ballet Celebrates Two Decades Under Iain Webb’s Leadership

The upcoming season will feature 16 ballets from 13 choreographers and eight company premieres.

04/13/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

ArtsBeat

Against History and the Odds, Azara Ballet Sets a New Standard

In its third season, the company—which emphasizes inclusion and mental health—continues to challenge ballet culture and the political climate.

03/16/2026 By Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Tap Tap

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Pays Tribute to Tap with a Brand New Musical

The show is the brainchild of the troupe’s artistic director Nate Jacobs.

04/03/2025 By Kay Kipling

A Royal Invitation

The Sarasota Ballet Will Perform at the Royal Opera House in London Next Year

The specially curated performances will feature the works of renowned Royal Ballet choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton.

04/26/2023 By Staff

Stepping Forward

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces Coming Season

The dance company plans to "Reclaim" the stage with new, revived and collaborative works.

08/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

Let's Dance

Get Your Body Moving With Ballroom Dancing

Check out these local Sarasota dance studios and learn to move across the dance floor with grace. Plus, make friends along the way.

06/08/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Fun new exhibits at Mote and the Bishop, ballet and contemporary dance performances, choral concerts and more.

01/28/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota Nov. 19-Nov. 25

Sarasota Ballet and Sarasota Contemporary Dance perform, SaraSolo fest returns virtually, walks for chocolate and fitness, and more.

11/19/2020 By Kay Kipling

Dance Celebration

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces Upcoming 15th Season

The 2020-21 season promises variety, along with limited seating and live streaming options.

09/01/2020 By Kay Kipling

'Don't miss an opportunity to lead'

Women's Summit Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Executives and a Soccer Legend

Keynote speakers included soccer player, Olympian and author Abby Wambach, entrepreneur and former Telemundo president Nely Galán and CNN national correspondent Natasha Chen.

02/06/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Health

New Class Teaches the Movements of Ballet to People With Parkinson's

Dancing Through Parkinson’s participants work on range of motion, strength and muscle tone, all while practicing deliberate movements and coordination.

02/06/2020 By Hannah Wallace