The Miami City Ballet, established in 1985 by Toby Lerner Ansin and Edward Villella, a notable former principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, has flourished into one of the most prominent ballet companies in the United States. With a rich array of both classical and modern pieces, the Miami City Ballet showcases the works of renowned 20th and 21st-century choreographers like George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Alexei Ratmansky, and Justin Peck. The company has gained international recognition through its extensive tours and has been honored with numerous awards for its artistic achievements.