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2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

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 […]

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From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre

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 […]

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The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Why do we continue to believe in the power of the arts during the most uncertain times? Because they unite and inspire us, spark joy, and foster deep pride in […]

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“Cinderella” – A Fairy-Tale With Familiarity

The Ballet vs Walt Disney While many of us are familiar with Cinderella from Walt Disney, this ballet is more…

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Obscene, Crude, & Hilarious- Cinderella’s Stepsisters

Obscene, Crude, & Hilarious- Cinderella’s Stepsisters

Preformed by Male Ballet Dancers A casting choice that may come to a shock in such a traditional world, since the…

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The History Behind Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella”

The History Behind Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella”

A LOVE STORY TO INSPIRE A CLASSIC FAIRYTALE SCORE Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved work in Cinderella, happened during a time of…

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Opening Night: An Interview with Ib Andersen

I got a question where I was asked, “What is the theme of this season”? That is a really hard…

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Magical Moments: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Magical Moments: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Magical Moments Magical Moments A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak There is not a single day that passes without…

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In the Spotlight: Joan Benjamin & Laurence Cherkis

In the Spotlight: Joan Benjamin & Laurence Cherkis

20 September 2022 In the Spotlight: Joan Benjamin & laurance cherkis You are both long-standing supporters of the performing arts.…

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The Impact of New Works

20 September 2022 The Impact of New Works. Since the launch of our New Works Initiative, Ballet Arizona has brought…

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Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: 2022-2023 Season

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: 2022-2023 Season

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH IB ANDERSEN: 2022-2023 SEASON What can audiences expect from this season? This season is going to…

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Setting the Scene: An interview with Jason Fowler

Setting the Scene: An interview with Jason Fowler

15 September, 2022 SETTING THE SCENE: AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON FOWLER Ballet Arizona’s Q&A from Studio Spotlight Featuring Contemporary Moves At…

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