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Continuing To Thrive: A Letter From Executive Director Samantha Turner

Continuing To Thrive: A Letter From Executive Director Samantha Turner

Executive Director Samantha Turner, discusses our entrepreneurial approach to not only surviving but thriving as a performing arts organization in…

Ballet Arizona Nutcracker

Your 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

With the holiday season right around the corner, we put together the ultimate Ballet Arizona gift guide so that you…

danceAZ: An Initiative to Strengthen Arizona Arts Education

danceAZ: An Initiative to Strengthen Arizona Arts Education

This fall, we are partnering with six under-served schools across the Valley, and establishing mini-residency programs. Over the course of…

Becoming Aurora

Becoming Aurora

Princess Aurora is one of the most iconic roles a ballerina can perform during their career. So we sat down…

Princess Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty, Ballet Arizona

The Rich & Famous: The Sleeping Beauty Edition

Your who's who guide to the characters of The Sleeping Beauty who will be gracing the stage of Symphony Hall…

Ballet 101: The 5 Basic Positions

Ballet 101: The 5 Basic Positions

Welcome to your Ballet 101. Check out the 5 basic foot and arm positions that serve as the foundation for…

The Sleeping Beauty. Ib Andersen, Ballet Arizona.

Behind The Scenes of The Sleeping Beauty with Ib Andersen

Artistic Director Ib Andersen shares his thoughts on the best classical fairy tale ballet of all time "The Sleeping Beauty."

New Works Initiative

New Works Initiative

Since the launch of the New Works Initiative, Ballet Arizona has brought over 15 ballets to Phoenix. Learn how our…

Calling All Young Professionals to the Barre

Calling All Young Professionals to the Barre

Networking, happy hour, special events, and discounted tickets, here's why Ballet Arizona's Ballet Barre is the group for young professionals…

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