Dance NOW! Miami

Arts & Culture

'Way more than any of us think': Dance NOW! Miami co-founder debuts love letter to his native Italy

Christine DiMattei

Diego Salterini's 'Terra Mia/My Land' seeks to challenge stereotypes associated with Italy. The piece will be performed in Fort Lauderdale on May 9 and Aventura on May 10.
Arts & Culture

A 'cautionary tale' that hits close to home: Miami dance company tackles censorship of the arts

Christine DiMattei

Dance NOW! Miami's new piece is titled 'Blue Pencil,' which refers to the symbol of censorship during Portugal's decades-long dictatorship in the 20th century. It comes as Florida faces what critics see as government interference in the arts.