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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
Featured Articles

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 […]

Oct 26, 2017
News / Press

Welcome The School of Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company 2018

Thanks to you, the School’s Studio Company will grow and train for their next steps in a professional career on…

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Oct 25, 2017
Community

Your Gifts Do More Than You Think – with Samantha Turner

Did you know that your donations do more than support Ballet Arizona’s mission? Your gifts also help create revenue for…

“Swan Lake”, choreography by Ib Andersen. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Oct 19, 2017
Meet the Company

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen “Swan Lake”

Before this iconic ballet returns to Symphony Hall with the Phoenix Symphony next week, venture behind the scenes with Ib…

Oct 12, 2017
Meet the Company

Your City, Your Company

Ballet Arizona is the official professional ballet company of Arizona. We are proud to be your friends, your neighbors, and…

Oct 05, 2017
Meet the Company

10 Things You May Not Know About “Swan Lake”

In the words of Artistic Director Ib Andersen, “'Swan Lake' is about human emotion and the music gives it such…

Sep 28, 2017
Community

Corporate Spotlight: APS

Since 1985, APS has supported Ballet Arizona in numerous ways, including program grants, event sponsorships and strategic leadership. In recent…

Sep 21, 2017
Community

Cultivating the Next Generation of Arts Patrons

For me, ballet has always served as a creative and inspirational outlet. Now, ballet has helped me build a greater…

Prima Circle Member Spotlight: Kate Groves

Sep 13, 2017
Meet the Company

10 things you may not know about “Ballet Under the Stars”

This year marks a very special anniversary for Ballet Under the Stars! Read today's blog to learn 10 little-known facts…

Sep 07, 2017
Community

Best Volunteers in Phoenix

“My love and passion for the art of ballet exceeds words. Volunteering for Ballet Arizona helps me satisfy that passion.”…

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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

Welcome The School of Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company 2018

Your Gifts Do More Than You Think – with Samantha Turner

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen “Swan Lake”

Your City, Your Company

10 Things You May Not Know About “Swan Lake”

Corporate Spotlight: APS

Cultivating the Next Generation of Arts Patrons

10 things you may not know about “Ballet Under the Stars”

Best Volunteers in Phoenix

Make an Impact

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