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

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.

Designing Shakespeare: Meet Fabio Toblini

Designing Shakespeare: Meet Fabio Toblini

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

Gwen’s Angels: 1999-2000 Ballet Crisis

Gwen’s Angels: 1999-2000 Ballet Crisis

Chairman Emerita Gwen Hillis, shares the story of how Ballet Arizona was saved from closing its doors 20 years ago.

Designing Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Costumes

Designing Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Costumes

Ballet Arizona is giving you a sneak peek at the enchanting, new costumes designed by Fabio Toblini for the beloved…

Adult Dance Classes

Ballet Barre Workout Ideas

Performing a few simple exercises that are similar to what our dancers do when they are at the ballet barre…

Art in the 48 – Ballet Arizona Feature

Art in the 48 – Ballet Arizona Feature

Jillian Barrell & Nayon Iovino were recently featured in the PBS program "Art in the 48." Take a peek into…

7 Most Famous Female Dancers in History

7 Most Famous Female Dancers in History

Discover seven amazingly talented female dancers who are role models to current dancers all over the world.

The Composer Series: A Look at Mendelssohn

The Composer Series: A Look at Mendelssohn

Whether or not the name Mendelssohn strikes a chord with you, you most certainly know his music. Join us as…

Your Guide to A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Your Guide to A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Shakespeare’s iconic tale A Midsummer Night’s Dream has a lot going on, and we mean a lot. From fairies and…

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