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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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Your Guide to Les Patineurs

Your Guide to Les Patineurs

Here is everything you need to know about Frederick Ashton's whimsical, skating ballet Les Patineurs!

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Your ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ 101

Your ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ 101

Whether you are new or a regular at Ballet Under the Stars, here are the 10 things you need to…

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10 Things You Need To Know About Sir Frederick Ashton

10 Things You Need To Know About Sir Frederick Ashton

As Ballet Arizona dancers rehearse Ashton's whimsical ballet, Les Patineurs, for our upcoming Contemporary Moves program, here are 10 things…

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Photographing Ballet with Rosalie O’Connor

Photographing Ballet with Rosalie O’Connor

Take a look at Ballet Arizona through the lens of world-renowned photographer, Rosalie O'Connor, and learn about the art of…

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Justin Peck in rehearsal at New York City Ballet. Photo: © Paul Kolnik | paul@paulkolnik.com.

15 Things You Should Know About Justin Peck

"In Creases" by world-renowned choreographer, Justin Peck, returns to Ballet Arizona October 29-31 & November 5-7, 2021 at Dorrance Theatre!

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Ballet Classes for Kids, Rosalie O'Connor

6 Unexpected Benefits of Ballet Classes for Kids

There are many unexpected benefits of ballet classes for kids beyond the obvious technique side of it. Here’s what we…

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Helio Lima in Justin Peck's In Creases. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Ballet 101: Modern vs. Contemporary Dance

With so many styles of dance, things can get confusing. Here are the key differences between modern and contemporary dance…

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Ballet Arizona dancers in

It’s Nutcracker in August

Ballet Arizona's once-a-season sale for The Nutcracker is officially here. Don't miss out on this blizzard of savings!

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Ballet Arizona company dancers in class.

5 Pointe Work Tips for Beginners

Going en pointe for the first time is a big milestone for dancers. Here are 5 top pointe shoe tips…

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