It’s one of the most iconic stories in opera and dance — but now, Miami City Ballet is turning "Carmen" on its head.

The Miami City Ballet is bringing the holiday magic of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” back to South Florida, offering an immersive experience both on and off the stage.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The Miami City Ballet is celebrating its 35th anniversary by temporarily returning to its original location on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. The Miami City Ballet x Lincoln Road popup collaboration has already begun and will continue to run weekdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 10. Due to social distancing guidelines, no more than six dancers will occupy the retail space at 744 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue at a given time. We hope to give people a moment of joy and an opportunity to embrace the healing power of the arts,” Miami City Ballet Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez said in a statement. “By transforming a retail venue into a temporary residence for the Miami City Ballet to practice before the public, we are epitomizing Lincoln Road’s imaginative spirit.