Ballet 101: History of Pointe Shoes
The pointe shoe is a fairly new concept given the long history of ballet as an art form. From heeled shoes to the slipper wrapped in satin, we are walking you through the history of the pointe shoe.
Which Balanchine Ballet Are You?
From neoclassical to Broadway, the Father of American Ballet really did it all. Take our quiz and find out which iconic Balanchine ballet you are!
Top 10 Ballet Movies You Need to Watch
From dramas to documentaries, here are our top 10 ballet movie recommendations so you can keep getting your dance fix!
Company Connection: Meet Colleen Buckley & Serafín Castro
Meet Ballet Arizona dancers Colleen Buckley and Serafín Castro and hear all about their pre-performance rituals and what they get up to outside the studio!
The Transformative Power of Dance
Take a look at Ballet Arizona’s Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome program that is helping transform Valley students’ relationships with the performing arts.
In The Spotlight: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Ballet Arizona is honored to be selected to participate in Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust’s two-year AGILE program aimed to strengthen the operations of arts and culture organizations.
Life Changing Support
Executive Director, Samantha Turner, reflects on the past 20 years and the incredible ways your support has changed people’s lives in our community.
In The Spotlight: Gwen Hillis
Ballet Arizona Chairman Emerita, Gwen Hillis, shares what has inspired her support and advocacy for ballet for over 20 years.
Behind-The-Scenes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Artistic Director, Ib Andersen takes you behind-the-scenes of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic works.
