2026 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence
Established in 2018, the award honors two dancers each season, whose spirit echoes the strength, dedication, and passion that Hazel exemplified throughout her entire life. A devoted supporter of Ballet […]
The School of Ballet Arizona: Creating Opportunity Through Training & Access
At the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ), growth is not a single moment, but a progression. It unfolds over time through opportunity, access, and a consistent investment in each student’s […]
Community Engagement: Showcasing the Power of Dance
What began as a long-held vision has quickly become one of Ballet Arizona’s most meaningful performances. Now in its second year, the Community Engagement Showcase highlights the power of dance […]
An Evening of Impact: 2026 Dance With Me Gala
This past January, Ballet Arizona welcomed supporters, artists, and community leaders to the Arizona Biltmore for the 2026 Dance With Me Gala, an evening that celebrated the power of philanthropy […]
Collaboration Elevates & Transforms
A Letter from the Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak Thank you for being part of our 2025–2026 Season. Because of you, Ballet Arizona continues to ignite the human spirit through the […]
Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim | Spring 2026
What inspired the repertoire for Ballet in Bloom at Desert Botanical Garden? I was thinking about what works best at Garden – something open, uplifting, and engaging. Lar Lubovitch’s Concerto […]
Where Dreams Take Flight…
https://balletaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BAZ_2026-AZ-Gives-Day.mov This Arizona Gives Day, you are invited to take center stage and be the reason dreams turn into reality! Every day, something magical happens at Ballet Arizona… A dancer […]
2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence
Established in 2018, the award honors one male and one female dancer whose spirit echoes the strength, dedication, and passion that Hazel exemplified throughout her entire life. A devoted supporter […]
From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre
This past March, the curtain rose on Ballet Arizona’s newest world premiere, Akelarre. Created by Resident Choreographer, Nayon Iovino, and featuring an original score by Phoenix-based composer Dr. Thomas Breadon […]
