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Oct 23, 2024
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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 […]

Oct 23, 2024
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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 […]

Oct 23, 2024
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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 […]

Apr 29, 2021
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In the Spotlight: Jim Manley & Manley Films

Learn more about local Arizona film company, Manley Films, Founder Jim Manley, and their collaboration with Ballet Arizona.

Jillian Barrell and Nayon Iovino in Ib Andersen's

Apr 21, 2021
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In The Spotlight: Joan & Mack Schwing

Meet Joan and Mack Schwing, longtime champions for the arts, who put forth a $50,000 matching gift challenge to our…

Apr 15, 2021
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Arts & Education: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important to All of Us

The importance of the arts is widely recognized. Here are 5 ways in which research confirms the value of arts…

Natalie Ramirez and Helio Lima in Nayon Iovino’s “Abrazo.” Photo by Tzu-Chia Huang.

Apr 08, 2021
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Company Connection: Natalie Ramirez & Alberto Morales Perez

Meet dancers Natalie Ramirez and Alberto Morales Perez! Hear about life as a company dancer and what they get up…

Mar 31, 2021
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At Home Ballet Exercises to Help in the Studio

Grab your workout clothes because we are sharing six exercises that will help improve your ballet technique and performance in…

Students from McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Mar 25, 2021
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Staying Connected through Dance

Learn how you can stay connected to Ballet Arizona and the arts as we continue to navigate these trying times.

Ballet Arizona company dancers. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Mar 18, 2021
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10 Powerful Quotes From Dancers, Choreographers, & Poets

Whether you are a dancer or a dance enthusiast, here are 10 more powerful quotes by world-renowned dancers, choreographers, and…

Ballet Arizona dancers in “Giselle.” Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

Mar 11, 2021
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Ballet 101: Romantic Ballet

Learn about ballet's Romantic era, the rise of the ballerina, and how it transformed the art form as we know…

Ann Reinking in “All That Jazz.” © 20th Century Fox.

Mar 04, 2021
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10 Best Movie Dance Scenes Part 2

Get the popcorn ready, we are heading to Hollywood again! Here are 10 more movie dance scenes that we can't…

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Ballet AZ Blog

Featured Ballet Blog Articles

A Fond Farewell: Jillian Barrell

Celebrating Classics

An Exciting Path Ahead: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

In the Spotlight: Jim Manley & Manley Films

In The Spotlight: Joan & Mack Schwing

Arts & Education: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important to All of Us

Company Connection: Natalie Ramirez & Alberto Morales Perez

At Home Ballet Exercises to Help in the Studio

Staying Connected through Dance

10 Powerful Quotes From Dancers, Choreographers, & Poets

Ballet 101: Romantic Ballet

10 Best Movie Dance Scenes Part 2

Make an Impact

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