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Your ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ Guide

  YOUR ‘BALLET UNDER THE STARS’ GUIDE Gather with your community for a starry evening of dance! Here are the 10 things you need to know about Ballet Arizona’s FREE […]

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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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Rehearsal Director and School Director, Maria Simonetti.

In the Spotlight: Maria Simonetti

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

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Because of You

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

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

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…

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Mimi Tompkins in Ballet Arizona's Swan Lake.

In The Spotlight: Goodmans Interior Structures

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

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

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.

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Nayon Iovino and Jillian Barrell in Ib Andersen's

Which Classical Ballet Are You?

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

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Keeping Up With The Dancers

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!…

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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!

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George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht ballet performed by Ballet Arizona

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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