Unveiling Ballet Arizona’s Mission, Vision, & Values
For the first time in more than a decade, Ballet Arizona underwent a rigorous process to examine and evaluate our current mission, vision, and values. This work began last season, […]
Behind-The-Scenes of Juan Gabriel with Ib Andersen
Let’s talk about Juan Gabriel! Juan Gabriel, the man, was incredibly special. He was an artist in every sense of the word, however that alone is not enough to make […]
Behind the Seams
As a performing arts company, we are in the business of telling stories. Every element, from choreography and music, to sets and lighting, thoughtfully woven together to create a masterpiece. […]
In the Spotlight: Studio Company
In 2014, The School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ) established its very own Studio Company. For those outside of the ballet world, think of it like an internship program. Built for […]
Behind-The-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen
Tell us about All Balanchine ! Well first, this production will have live music, played by The Phoenix Symphony. I mean truly, it makes all the difference for the dancers, […]
All That Blossoms…
A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak Like our Arizona spring, all things at the ballet are in full bloom! We cannot wait for you to experience the final two […]
Building A Ballet: The Rite of Spring
With the world premiere of Artistic Director, Ib Andersen’s The Rite of Spring just weeks away, we are taking you on the journey of building a ballet from scratch. In […]
Happy Birthday DanceAZ
Since 2018, Ballet Arizona has been serving Title I elementary schools across the Valley through the school residency program, DanceAZ. Born out of the pressing need for youth arts education […]
Behind-The-Scenes of Giselle with Ib Andersen
Tell us about Giselle… Giselle is a complete masterpiece. The story itself is simple, a fairy tale about love and betrayal, and yet, everything about it is iconic… every step… […]
