Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida closes its season with the ?Spring Gala?, a vibrant program showcasing the company?s most dynamic repertoire. Opening the performance is ?Danzón? by Yanis Pikieris, a lively neoclassical piece set to Arturo Márquez?s rhythmic score. Vladimir Issaev?s elegant ?La Traviata Pas de Deux? follows, along with his emotionally charged ?Shostakovich Suites?. Guest choreographer Alberto Méndez brings his celebrated ?Tarde en la Siesta? to South Florida audiences once more in collaboration with Issaev. The evening concludes with the U.S. premiere of Issaev?s large-scale ?Polovtsian Dances?, set to Borodin?s powerful opera score and performed by 32 dancers. A breathtaking finale! A FREE 30 minute pre-show discussion for all patrons will occur thirty minutes prior to the start of the show, inside the theater. A valid ticket for this designated event is required. VIP Tickets are available for this show. VIP includes preferred seating and one drink voucher per ticket.