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Apr 30, 2025
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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 […]

Apr 30, 2025
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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 […]

Apr 30, 2025
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The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Why do we continue to believe in the power of the arts during the most uncertain times? Because they unite and inspire us, spark joy, and foster deep pride in […]

George Balanchine’s Agon ballet performed by Ballet Arizona featuring Natalia Magnicaballi

Mar 26, 2020
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Which Balanchine Ballet Are You?

From neoclassical to Broadway, the Father of American Ballet really did it all. Take our quiz and find out which…

CENTER STAGE, Sascha Radetsky, Amanda Schull, Ethan Stiefel, 2000

Mar 19, 2020
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Top 10 Ballet Movies You Need to Watch

From dramas to documentaries, here are our top 10 ballet movie recommendations so you can keep getting your dance fix!

Mar 05, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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Ballet AZ Blog

Featured Ballet Blog Articles

2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre

The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Which Balanchine Ballet Are You?

Top 10 Ballet Movies You Need to Watch

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

Make an Impact

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