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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 […]

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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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

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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