Agon, one of George Balanchine's most revered abstract ballets, is considered by many to be one of the greatest dance works of the 20th century. A collaborative effort between Balanchine and his friend, composer Igor Stravinsky, the team designed the structure of the ballet during the creation of the music. The outline for the musical score specifies in detail, with exact timings, the basic movements for 12 dancers clad in simple black and white costumes.

With its playful, uplifting and breathtaking choreography, Raymonda Variations is a thrill for lovers of classical ballet. This visually enthralling dance spectacular is filled with the flower lightness of twirling pink tutus and is set to the uplifting music of famous 19th century Russian composer Alexander Glazounov.

One of Twyla Tharp's most popular works, In the Upper Room is a one-act ballet filled with power, energy and speed. Set to a powerfully hypnotic score by Phillip Glass, In the Upper Room takes its title from a gospel spiritual, but the ballet is about dancer nirvana – the consuming joy of moving. A ballet and modern dance face-off, the work features some dancers on pointe and others in sneakers. In the Upper Room features 13 performers who dance through smoke and light and thrill audiences with what Tharp describes as "fierce, driving and relentless moves that burn the retina."

Intermediate and advanced ballet master classes led by members of Miami City Ballet will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 11 a.m. Tuition for the master class is $15 and will be held at the Detroit Opera House's Ford Center for Arts and Learning in the 5th floor dance studio. For more information on the Miami City Ballet master class or to register, please contact Kamilah Levens at (313) 237-3251. -- www.motopera.org