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Jun 27, 2024
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Celebrating Jacque d’Amboise

For the month of July, and in celebration of Jacque d’Amboise birthday on July 28th, we will look into the life of this widely famous dancer and educator! Jacques d’Amboise […]

Apr 30, 2024
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Legacy & Impact: Celebrating Ib Andersen

During Ib’s tenure as artistic director, he created over 36 ballets, brought a multitude of renowned classics and cutting-edge new works to the stage, and gave us all so many […]

Apr 29, 2024
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Behind-the-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

Tell us about All Balanchine! The repertoire this year is spectacular… but it is Balanchine, so it is always extraordinary. Each piece is so different from the other, from the […]

Jun 22, 2017
Community

Donor Spotlight: Phil Haggerty & Edith Goble

"We have been delighted to support Ballet Arizona since 1995, after our first season of attendance. The enthusiasm and dedication…

Jun 08, 2017
News / Press

SBAZ Now Accepting International Students – by Carlos Valcárcel

Ballet does not recognize color or nationality. Ballet is an international language. It is a language that every dancer speaks.…

Jun 01, 2017
Community

An Evening Celebrating “Topia”

I was most touched by the fun the dancers had while performing this piece. It was evident on their faces,…

May 11, 2017
Meet the Company

Fond Farewell to Kenna Draxton

On Sunday May 14, please join us for a special performance honoring Kenna and her contributions to Ballet Arizona. Come…

May 10, 2017
Community

The Power of You – with Samantha Turner

You have taught me how powerful one person can be. Your contributions inspire our artistic vision and help support Ballet…

May 10, 2017
Meet the Company

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “All Balanchine” & “Topia”

Thank you for being such an instrumental part of Ballet Arizona’s 2016-2017 season. Together we’ve traveled the world - from…

May 04, 2017
Meet the Company

Behind The Scenes: Costume Director Leonor Texidor

In the evening I volunteered to do the costumes for a street theater group, and there I learned how to…

Jillian Barrell and Nayon Iovino in Balanchine's Rubies

Apr 27, 2017
Meet the Company

Center Stage: “All Balanchine”

Take a peek behind the curtain as Ballet Arizona dancers share the physical, emotional and mental strength Balanchine performances demand…

Hiking in Antelope Canyon. Photo by Marcos Torres.

Apr 20, 2017
Meet the Company

Dancer’s Story – Annier Navarro

I had a neighbor in Cuba who lived in AZ for a while. His only description of Arizona was “hot”.…

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Ballet AZ Blog

Featured Ballet Blog Articles

Celebrating Jacque d’Amboise

Legacy & Impact: Celebrating Ib Andersen

Behind-the-Scenes of All Balanchine with Ib Andersen

Donor Spotlight: Phil Haggerty & Edith Goble

SBAZ Now Accepting International Students – by Carlos Valcárcel

An Evening Celebrating “Topia”

Fond Farewell to Kenna Draxton

The Power of You – with Samantha Turner

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “All Balanchine” & “Topia”

Behind The Scenes: Costume Director Leonor Texidor

Center Stage: “All Balanchine”

Dancer’s Story – Annier Navarro

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