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Ballet Arizona Nutcracker

10 Fun Facts about Ballet Arizona’s The Nutcracker

From dazzling Swarovski crystals to hundreds of pointe shoes, take a behind-the-scenes look at creating Ballet Arizona's The Nutcracker!

Ballet Arizona's The Nutcracker. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

The Nutcracker Story

How well do you know the story of The Nutcracker? Read Ballet Arizona's special version of the classic tale.

The Nutcracker: The World’s Most Popular Ballet

The Nutcracker: The World’s Most Popular Ballet

Here are 10 historical fun facts about the beloved holiday ballet that will have sugarplums dancing in your head!

Ballet Arizona by the Numbers

Ballet Arizona by the Numbers

Here is a brief snapshot of how Ballet Arizona invests our donor and patron support, into delivering our mission.

Investing in the Future: The School of Ballet Arizona Scholarships

Investing in the Future: The School of Ballet Arizona Scholarships

Learn about the merit and need-based scholarships programs available at The School of Ballet Arizona and how you can get…

Building Ballet’s Future

Building Ballet’s Future

Executive Director, Samantha Turner, discusses the future of Ballet Arizona and the strategic plans to expand our mission.

Behind The Scenes with Ib Andersen: 2021-2022 Season

Behind The Scenes with Ib Andersen: 2021-2022 Season

Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, talks about Ballet Arizona's 2021-2022 season and gives you a first look at his new ballet…

Ballet Exercises to Improve Your Posture

Ballet Exercises to Improve Your Posture

You don’t have to spend hours in a dance studio or pay for a personal trainer if you want better…

Ballet Inspired Halloween Costumes

Ballet Inspired Halloween Costumes

Halloween is almost here, so we are sharing some of our favorite ballet costumes and characters to get you in…

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