Entries by Addyson Fonte

Summer In New York Student Reflections 2023

September 26, 2023 in , /by

Each summer, Armour Dance Theatre sends talented high school and college students who have earned placement in professional dance intensives for an enriching experience in New York City for up to eight weeks. This privately funded initiative fully supports expenses, including chaperones, accommodations, and meals. We hope you enjoy reading about their journeys, lessons learned, […]

Armour Dance Theatre is Celebrating its 75th Anniversary

August 30, 2023 in /by

Our Story, Our Legacy Armour Dance Theater has a rich history of blazing new trails. Our namesake, classical ballet dancer Thomas Armour, knew the thrill of performing on the world’s preeminent stages. However, his performing career was cut short by World War II when he was drafted to serve as a military intelligence officer in […]

Armour Dance Theatre will be performing an excerpt of “Battlefield” an iconic piece choreographed by Alvin Ailey’s artistic director Robert Battle

March 29, 2023 in /by

“Battlefield” is an iconic piece choreographed by Alvin Ailey’s Artistic Director Robert Battle. Armour Dance Theatre will perform the finale section on April 1st and 2nd. ADT has a long history of highlighting our alumni as guests in the annual spring concert. Dancer, choreographer, and now director, Robert Battle began his artistic journey as a […]

Dance As A Vehicle to Success

February 6, 2023 in , /by

For the past 30 years, Armour Dance Theatre (ADT) has created opportunities for the youth of Miami through dance-focused programming.  Our Community Programs serve over 400 children in four diverse, under-resourced neighborhoods. When these students reach middle school age, ADT helps guide families through the magnet-school admission process to ensure all students have access to […]