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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
Featured Articles

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 […]

May 24, 2018
Community

Q&A With Costume Designer Fabio Toblini

We talked to the incredible Fabio Toblini about his costume designs for Ib Andersen's "Eroica."

May 10, 2018
Community

Behind-The-Scenes of Eroica with Ib Andersen

Go behind-the-scenes of Artistic Director Ib Andersen's new ballet "Eroica" premiering May 15th at Desert Botanical Garden!

Apr 30, 2018
Meet the Company

A Fond Farewell to Natalia Magnicaballi

We talked with adored dancer, Natalia Magnicaballi, who will make her final curtain call with Ballet Arizona at the upcoming…

Apr 30, 2018
Community

A Letter From The Executive Director

Samantha Turner shares her insights on how things are at Ballet Arizona and why your support is so important.

Apr 26, 2018
Community

Behind-The-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, shares his thoughts on Ballet Arizona's upcoming production of "All Balanchine."

Apr 19, 2018
Community

Meet Alexandra Papazian

Our Education & Outreach department welcomes its newest team member!

Apr 12, 2018
Meet the Company

Balanchine Fun Facts

Check out some fun facts about three of George Balanchine's greatest works!

Apr 05, 2018
Meet the Company

A Day in the Life of Studio Company Dancer Riley McGregor

A look at the very busy life of a Studio Company dancer!

Mar 29, 2018
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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

Q&A With Costume Designer Fabio Toblini

Behind-The-Scenes of Eroica with Ib Andersen

A Fond Farewell to Natalia Magnicaballi

A Letter From The Executive Director

Behind-The-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

Meet Alexandra Papazian

Balanchine Fun Facts

A Day in the Life of Studio Company Dancer Riley McGregor

Arizona Gives Day

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