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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 […]

Aug 08, 2019
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Summer Lovin’…Having A Blast

Our company dancers are officially back in the studios and already preparing for the first shows of our 2019-2020 season.…

Jul 25, 2019
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Ballet 101: Pas de Deux Breakdown

From Swan Lake to The Nutcracker, the grand pas de deux represents some of the most iconic moments in ballet,…

Jul 09, 2019
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Inside Brooklyn Kershner’s Dance Bag

Student Brooklyn Kershner talks about why she chose to come to Arizona for the summer and gives us a peek…

Jul 03, 2019
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Nutcracker In July

Don't wait until December to get your Nutcracker fix! It's time for Ballet Arizona's once-a-season sale for all performances of…

Jun 27, 2019
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Company Connection with Abby Phillips & Adrian Durham

Get to know Ballet Arizona dancers Abby Phillips and Adrian Durham!

Jun 20, 2019
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Our 2018-2019 Season Highlights

As the curtain closes on this season, we are sharing some of our favorite moments from this past year! From…

Jun 18, 2019
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Different Styles of Ballet

To the untrained eye, all ballet dancers appear to be doing the same type of steps and movements, but they…

Mimi Tompkins in Ballet Arizona's Swan Lake.

Jun 06, 2019
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A Bittersweet Goodbye

As the curtain closes on our 2018 - 2019 season, it is time to say goodbye to some of our…

May 30, 2019
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A Day in the Life of Company Dancer Ethan Price

With his third season with Ballet Arizona coming to a close this weekend, we took a look at a day…

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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

Summer Lovin’…Having A Blast

Ballet 101: Pas de Deux Breakdown

Inside Brooklyn Kershner’s Dance Bag

Nutcracker In July

Company Connection with Abby Phillips & Adrian Durham

Our 2018-2019 Season Highlights

Different Styles of Ballet

A Bittersweet Goodbye

A Day in the Life of Company Dancer Ethan Price

Make an Impact

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