Ballet AZ Blog

Featured Ballet Blog Articles

Oct 23, 2024
Featured Articles

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
Featured Articles

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
Featured Articles

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 […]

Mar 05, 2020
Featured Articles

Company Connection: Meet Colleen Buckley & Serafín Castro

Meet Ballet Arizona dancers Colleen Buckley and Serafín Castro and hear all about their pre-performance rituals and what they get…

Feb 20, 2020
Featured Articles

The Transformative Power of Dance

Take a look at Ballet Arizona's Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome program that is helping transform Valley students' relationships with…

Feb 18, 2020
Featured Articles

4 Tips for Improving Your Ballet Arch

Watching our dancers as they perform on stage, you will notice that they all have beautiful ballet feet with extremely…

Feb 11, 2020
Featured Articles

Most Famous Classical Ballet Performances

Dance enthusiasts who want to try something new may want to consider trying flamenco dancing. Learn more about this dance…

Ballet Arizona - Mid Summer Nights Dream

Feb 07, 2020
Community

In The Spotlight: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Ballet Arizona is honored to be selected to participate in Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust’s two-year AGILE program aimed to…

Helio Lima and Jillian Barrell in Mambaz. Choreography by Nayon Iovino. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Feb 07, 2020
Community

Life Changing Support

Executive Director, Samantha Turner, reflects on the past 20 years and the incredible ways your support has changed people's lives…

Feb 07, 2020
Featured Articles

In The Spotlight: Gwen Hillis

Ballet Arizona Chairman Emerita, Gwen Hillis, shares what has inspired her support and advocacy for ballet for over 20 years.

Feb 07, 2020
Featured Articles

Behind-The-Scenes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Artistic Director, Ib Andersen takes you behind-the-scenes of one of Shakespeare's most iconic works.

Feb 06, 2020
Uncategorized

Designing Shakespeare: Meet Fabio Toblini

Go behind-the-scenes of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Costume Designer, Fabio Toblini.

Make an Impact

Donors are the heart of our organization. Each instance of support, from donations to volunteering, supports a company of dedicated dancers, dance education and community initiatives all year long. Ready to make a donation?

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

Company Connection: Meet Colleen Buckley & Serafín Castro

The Transformative Power of Dance

4 Tips for Improving Your Ballet Arch

Most Famous Classical Ballet Performances

In The Spotlight: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Life Changing Support

In The Spotlight: Gwen Hillis

Behind-The-Scenes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Designing Shakespeare: Meet Fabio Toblini

Make an Impact

ADA Compliance Information:

I’m Looking For:

Stay Up To Date: get news, advanced ticket sales, and exclusives.

Stay Up To Date With The Ballet Arizona

Subscription form

ADA Compliance Information: