Miami, FL – October 23, 2015 – Miami City Ballet kick-off a historic 30th Anniversary Season with an evening of stunning performances and spectacular special events for donors and VIP guests. The evening began with a private donor viewing of the Jordan Matter photography collection, featuring MCB dancers on the sands, streets, and skylines of Miami. An internationally acclaimed photographer, Jordan Matter is widely accepted as one of the most adventurous dance photographers working today. The collection of photographs features the Miami City Ballet dancers swirling in the rain at Viscaya, leaping out of the ocean at dawn, and kicking up their heels on Lincoln Road. The private reception was attending by Miami City Ballet Board Members, major philanthropists, and longtime supporters including Board Chair Sue Kronick with Edward Shumsky; Board Member Swanee DiMare with Bronwyn Miller and Lesli Brown; Board Member and Title Sponsor of MCB’s highly anticipated A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Claudia Perles; and dozens of other Miami glitterati who were wowed by the beauty and daring of the photos. Following the sold-out performance, the Company – including all 51 glorious dancers – hosted a members-only Artist’s Circle party for 300 top tier guests.  Sponsored by Gabrielle and Frank Armstrong of Investor Solutions, the Artist’s Circle Steering Committee, and with cocktail by Bacardi and flowers by Vivian’s Petals, the evening featured DJ Corey Chase on the turntables and the MCB dancers on the dance floor!  With a Proclamation presented by Michael Spring on behalf of the City of Miami, Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez and Executive Director Michael Scolamiero celebrated the official launch of this landmark season by celebrating the MCB Family and toasting to MCB Founder, Toby Lerner Ansin.