Advancing creative visionaries on and off the stage.
Miami DanceMakers is an annual six-month professional development program that supports dance artists at early stages of their career by offering a proven framework to holistically bring an idea to stage. The program provides a commission, mentorship, networking and performance opportunities.
Launched by Adele Myers and Dancers in partnership with the Pérez Art Museum of Miami in 2021, MDM Artists receive a commission to create a new dance work, artistic and administrative mentorship, and professional development curriculum.
Creative Development Partners provide in-kind rehearsal space and in exchange the MDM Artists volunteer behind the scenes to support their partnering organizations, providing experiential learning in the inner workings of artistic venues and organizations. Miami DanceMakers culminates in a live performance of new dance works inspired by the exhibited artwork throughout the PAMM galleries.
2025 Creative Development Partners
Live Arts Miami + Miami Light Project + The Moss Center + YoungArts
For more on the selected 2025 MDM Artists and their Creative Development Partners click here >
Photo courtesy of PAMM
EVENTS
From Idea to Stage.... We Make Art Move!
Join us for 3 FREE live, in-person events throughout Miami!
Moving From Idea to Stage: A Dance Workshop @ Live Arts Miami / Koubek Center
Saturday, August 23rd 12-3pm
MDC Koubek Center Art Studio
2705 SW 3rd St, Miami, FL. 33135
MDM Artists led movement-based workshop for professional dancers.
All levels welcome.
MDM Showing @ The Moss Center
Saturday, September 6th, 1-3pm
The Moss Center
10950 SW 211th St. Cutler Bay, FL 33189
MDM Artists share works-in-progress + facilitated audience discussion.
MDM Performance @ PAMM
Thursday, October 2nd, 7pm
Saturday, October 4th, 12pm & 3pm
Pérez Art Museum of Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
MDM Artists premiere new dance works throughout PAMM galleries inspired by art on exhibit.
Reservation links will be available two weeks prior to each event.
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MDM performances at PAMM (approx 50 sec)
THANK YOU to our Patrons of the Heart for their support of the 2024 Miami DanceMakers Artist fees:
Dale Andre + Cameron Basden + Katie Cabanas, Sarah Chapman + Jessica Comas + Seth Dodds + Deborah Dolson + Kathryn Garcia + Marjan Mashhad + Lara Murphy + Susan Myers + Melorie Noble + Lucretia Lyons + Karen Peterson + Gayle Patron + Sandra Portal-Andreu + Donald Lutton + Marjan Mashhad + Regina Moore + Mary McKinley + Maria Prorok + Imma Rivera + Matthew Specter + Pioneer Winter
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Miami DanceMakers
MiamiDanceMakers is a professional development and community engagement program brought to you by Adele Myers and Dancers, Inc. in collaboration with the following local partners:
