A Fond Farewell: Jillian Barrell
After 16 seasons, Company Dancer, Jillian Barrell, made her final curtain call with Ballet Arizona at the end of the 2023-2024 season. Jillian began her training at Delaware Dance Company […]
Celebrating Classics
The art of ballet has spanned centuries and while we live in a fast-changing cultural landscape, the continued performance of classical masterpieces is vital for preserving its rich heritage. Works […]
An Exciting Path Ahead: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak
Our Strategic Plan Unveiled As we reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken, I am proud to share the success of Ballet Arizona’s completed strategic plan and the exciting path […]
Turning Pointe: Welcome Daniela Cardim
Tell us about yourself and what drew you to pursue a life in the arts? I remember being very little, and my mom asked if I wanted to take a […]
Legacy & Impact: Celebrating Ib Andersen
During Ib’s tenure as artistic director, he created over 36 ballets, brought a multitude of renowned classics and cutting-edge new works to the stage, and gave us all so many […]
Behind-the-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen
Tell us about All Balanchine! The repertoire this year is spectacular… but it is Balanchine, so it is always extraordinary. Each piece is so different from the other, from the […]
Letter from the Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak: The Legacy & Impact of Artistic Director Ib Andersen
In the world of ballet, legacy is measured not only in graceful movements on stage but in the enduring impact left on the organization and its community. Now, it is […]
Donor Spotlight: Remembering John & Oonagh Boppart
Ballet Arizona is immensely grateful to honor the legacy of John and Oonagh Boppart and their philanthropic impact on the arts and culture landscape of Arizona. John and Oonagh were […]
SBAZ Spotlight: Ib Andersen’s Peter and the Wolf
In ballet, innovation often breathes new life into timeless classics. For the students of the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ), innovation will take shape in Artistic Director, Ib Andersen’s new […]
