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

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 […]

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In The Spotlight: Kate Groves

In The Spotlight: Kate Groves

Longstanding Ballet Arizona supporter Kate Groves, talks about what inspired her passion for the ballet and the wonderful benefits of…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Evolution & Artistry

Celebrating 20 Years of Evolution & Artistry

Executive Director, Samantha Turner, touches on Ib Andersen's 20 years as Artistic Director of Ballet Arizona, a tenure that has…

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20 Years of Ib Andersen

20 Years of Ib Andersen

Ib Andersen reflects on 20 years as Ballet Arizona's artistic director, touches on the company's milestones, and shares a glimpse…

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20 Questions With Ib Andersen

20 Questions With Ib Andersen

As you may or may not have heard, Ballet Arizona's 2019-2020 season marks 20 years of Artistic Director, Ib Andersen's…

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10 Things You Need to Know About Napoli

10 Things You Need to Know About Napoli

Set on the beautiful Italian seaside, here are the 10 things you need to know about August Bournonville's most beloved…

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Behind-The-Scenes of Nayon Iovino’s New Ballet “Mambaz”

Behind-The-Scenes of Nayon Iovino’s New Ballet “Mambaz”

We sat down with Choreographer and Company Dancer Nayon Iovino to get a behind-the-scenes look at his exciting new work!

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2019 Fan Fest Highlights

2019 Fan Fest Highlights

From mini ballet classes taught by company dancers to a freeze dance competition, check out highlights from Ballet Arizona's first…

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Ballet Under the Stars: The Highlights

As Ballet Arizona celebrates 22 years of Ballet Under the Stars, we are sharing some of our favorite performance memories…

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New Season, New Faces

New Season, New Faces

Ballet Arizona is excited to welcome 4 new dancers to the company for our 2019-2020 season.

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