Grant Will Support Ballet Arizona’s 2026-2027 Season of Community Engagement Programs
PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is honored to announce a generous grant from The Steele Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona’s children through investments in education. This grant will support several of Ballet Arizona’s community engagement programs throughout its 2026–2027 season. Ballet Arizona’s community engagement programs encompass a wide range of dance education initiatives, community performances, and lifelong learning opportunities.
These programs, including “Ballet Under the Stars,” Angel Nights, Student Matinees, Performance Hour, and Sensory Adapted Performance of “The Nutcracker,” bring Ballet Arizona’s mission of igniting the human spirit to life. The funding will provide financial support for these initiatives, ensuring that more families from low-income households and underserved communities can participate.
The Sensory Adapted Nutcracker performance provides a welcoming, supportive environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families, while “Ballet Under the Stars” brings free, fully staged performances to parks throughout the Valley, making professional ballet accessible to the broader Arizona community. Through its Angel Night program, Ballet Arizona also partners with social service and veteran organizations to provide complimentary tickets to children and families for its company productions.
