15th Annual
Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm
Pre-show reception 7:00 pm
new world dance Theater | 25 ne 2nd st. 8 fl. miami
Honoring Artburstmiami, Miamiartzine and wlrn radio
for their committment to arts journalism
in south florida
Here in South Florida a quinceañera is something to celebrate! In its 15th edition, the Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler keeps its promise to present a season opener of the local dance community in spite of the uphill funding climate facing arts groups at the moment.
From ballet to modern, contemporary to flamenco, the Sampler showcases exciting short pieces and excerpts, and launches the season of dance in South Florida. This year’s program features Arts Ballet Theatre, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Cuban Classical Ballet, Dance NOW! Miami, Dimensions Dance Theater of Miami, Karen Peterson and Dancers and the New World Dance Ensemble.
The Dance Sampler will also include awards to honor the South Florida media outlets and journalists who regularly cover the arts and dance performances. Awards will be given out during the show. Organizations and their editors and writers, being recognized include Orlando Taquechel, Michelle Solomon, Harvey Burstein and Christine DiMattei of ArtBurst Miami, English and Spanish editions, Miamiartzine; and WLRN-Radio.
“The role of journalists in a free society is a critical one, and even more so in covering a field like dance,” said Diego Salterini Co-Artistic Director of Dance NOW! Miami. “We are so pleased to be honoring our press partners as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary – these writers keep our field alive in the public eye.”
The free reception open to all ticket holders begins at 7:00 pm with drinks and light refreshments. Come to mingle with the awardees.
The Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler is produced by the Florida Dance Education Organization (FDEO) in collaboration with Miami Dance Futures, Dance NOW! Miami and New World School of the Arts.