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May 16, 2013

Ballet Arizona’s Topia at Desert Botanical Garden Is a Full Sensory Experience

The desert adds a layer of meaning to ‘Topia’ that arguably couldn’t be achieved in an indoor venue. The choreography is kaleidoscopic, making the dance feel even more like an impressionist painting. Read More >

May 3, 2013

Palate Cleanser

Whatever your own tastes in dance, you’d be wise to choose “All Balanchine” from this weekend’s menu. Balanchine’s work well performed is a perfectly refreshing experience, more now than ever before, given all the bells and whistles served up on stage these days.  Read More >

May 3, 2013

Fine Pointe

The authenticity and accuracy of Ballet Arizona’s All Balanchine program this weekend relies on the invaluable knowledge of Artistic Director Ib Andersen, himself a Balanchine protégé. Read More >

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May 21, 2013

TOPIA Returns to Desert Botanical Gardens with Chandler dancer

Ballet Arizona dancer Joseph Cavanaugh discusses Topia, the production created specifically for the Desert Botanical Garden, with the San Tan Sun. Read More >

May 16, 2013

Chandler dancer relishes ballet ‘created for Arizona’

33 year old Ballet Arizona dancer Joseph Cavanaugh uses yoga; Gyrotonics, yoga in motion; cross training; hiking, and weightlifting along with massage therapy, acupuncture, dry-needling, and Rolfing to keep his body highly conditioned. Read More >

May 13, 2013

‘Topia’ not your typical night at the ballet

Rather than a period piece put on in a downtown theater, Topia unfolds under the starry sky, against the backdrop of Phoenix’s holey red Papago Buttes. Read More >