Why did performing arts become popular in us cities in the late 18009s?

I think beacuse The remarkable explosion of the arts in Miami has made our role as an arts-support organization even more important," says Deborah Hoffman, Founding President of FAN. "The future holds even more promise that these diverse and exciting cultural opportunities will continue to enrich our lives.

- Miami City Ballet has become one of the largest ballet companies in the United States. Edward Villella started it going in 1985, and his Balanchine-infused repertoire gained immediate world recognition; Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez continues the top-level artistry, and the company recently garnered raves in New York. The troupe of over 50 dancers performs throughout South Florida, including at the Arsht. And at the three-story practice space on Miami Beach, residents can watch the artists rehearse, near Collins Park and the newly expanding Bass Museum, and across the street from the ocean.