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Jun 27, 2024
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Celebrating Jacque d’Amboise

For the month of July, and in celebration of Jacque d’Amboise birthday on July 28th, we will look into the life of this widely famous dancer and educator! Jacques d’Amboise […]

Apr 30, 2024
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Legacy & Impact: Celebrating Ib Andersen

During Ib’s tenure as artistic director, he created over 36 ballets, brought a multitude of renowned classics and cutting-edge new works to the stage, and gave us all so many […]

Apr 29, 2024
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Behind-the-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

Tell us about All Balanchine! The repertoire this year is spectacular… but it is Balanchine, so it is always extraordinary. Each piece is so different from the other, from the […]

Rehearsal Director and School Director, Maria Simonetti.

Sep 14, 2020
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In the Spotlight: Maria Simonetti

Maria Simonetti talks about her vision for The School of Ballet Arizona and training students during COVID.

Sep 14, 2020
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Because of You

Executive Director, Samantha Turner, discusses where Ballet Arizona stands during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ib Andersen in rehearsal for “Eroica”with company dancers Jillian Barrell and and Nayon Iovino.

Sep 14, 2020
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A Conversation with Ib Andersen

Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, shares his thoughts on being back in the studio and the role the arts play in…

Mimi Tompkins in Ballet Arizona's Swan Lake.

Sep 14, 2020
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In The Spotlight: Goodmans Interior Structures

A conversation with Adam Goodman about the importance of corporate support for the arts.

Ballet Arizona dancer in the wings for Ib Andersen's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

Sep 10, 2020
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5 More Dance Podcasts To Follow

Grab a pair of headphones, we're listening to podcasts! Here are 5 more podcasts to add to your queue.

Nayon Iovino and Jillian Barrell in Ib Andersen's

Sep 03, 2020
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Which Classical Ballet Are You?

From fairy tale princesses to Shakespearean star-crossed lovers, find out which classical ballet matches your personality.

Aug 27, 2020
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Keeping Up With The Dancers

Dancers are officially back in the studio and even though that means summer vacation is over, we can still reminisce!…

Aug 19, 2020
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Welcome New Company Dancers

Join us as we welcome four new company dancers to the Ballet Arizona Family for our 2020-2021 season!

George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht ballet performed by Ballet Arizona

Aug 13, 2020
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Our Top 5 Balanchine Quotes

George Balanchine's ballets left a lasting impression on the world, but so did his words. Here are our top 5…

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Ballet AZ Blog

Featured Ballet Blog Articles

Celebrating Jacque d’Amboise

Legacy & Impact: Celebrating Ib Andersen

Behind-the-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

In the Spotlight: Maria Simonetti

Because of You

A Conversation with Ib Andersen

In The Spotlight: Goodmans Interior Structures

5 More Dance Podcasts To Follow

Which Classical Ballet Are You?

Keeping Up With The Dancers

Welcome New Company Dancers

Our Top 5 Balanchine Quotes

Make an Impact

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