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Behind-the-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

Behind-the-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

As Ballet Arizona celebrates 40 years, how did you approach programming this milestone season? Anniversaries give us an opportunity to stop, reflect on what has been accomplished, and recognize all […]

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The Stories We Tell- A Letter from the Executive Director

The Stories We Tell- A Letter from the Executive Director

As we embark on Ballet Arizona’s 40th Anniversary, I find myself reflecting on a theme that has surfaced again and again over the past several months: the power of storytelling. […]

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Reflecting on 40 Years with Gail Passey-Reed

Reflecting on 40 Years with Gail Passey-Reed

For more than four decades, Gail Passy Reed has been part of Ballet Arizona’s story- as a dancer, teacher, administrator, mentor, and even headpiece designer. Wearing many hats, she has […]

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10 Things You Need To Know About Don Quixote

10 Things You Need To Know About Don Quixote

As The School of Ballet Arizona prepares to bring Don Quixote to the stage for the very first time, we…

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Company Connection with Ricardo Santos & Kathryn Meeusen

Company Connection with Ricardo Santos & Kathryn Meeusen

Get to know Ballet Arizona company dancers Ricardo Santos & Kathryn Meeusen.

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Dancing Across The Valley

Dancing Across The Valley

How Ballet Arizona and Estrella Mountain Community College are Bridging the Regional Divide to Increase Dance Opportunities in the West…

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Behind-The-Scenes of The Firebird with Ib Andersen

Behind-The-Scenes of The Firebird with Ib Andersen

Artistic Director Ib Andersen takes you behind-the-scenes of his upcoming cinematic ballet "The Firebird"!

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Ballet Education & You

Ballet Education & You

Executive Director Samantha Turner discusses the incredible impact our donors made this past fall on five schools across the Valley…

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Foundation Highlight: Barbara & Donald Ottosen

Foundation Highlight: Barbara & Donald Ottosen

We celebrate longtime patrons and supporters of Ballet Arizona, whose generosity has made "The Firebird" a reality!

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The Who’s Who of The Firebird & La Sylphide

The Who’s Who of The Firebird & La Sylphide

With aliens, Scotsmen, and a fortune-teller, here is your break-down of the characters in our upcoming double-bill production of The…

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2019 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

2019 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

Company Dancers, Helio Lima and Rochelle Anvik receive the 2019 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence.

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10 Things You Should Know About The Firebird

10 Things You Should Know About The Firebird

Aliens, crystals, and monsters, oh my! As the countdown to Artistic Director Ib Andersen's world-premiere of The Firebird begins, we…

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