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Behind The Scenes: Costume Director Leonor Texidor

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

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.

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”.…

George Balanchine’s Western Symphony ballet performed by Ballet Arizona featuring Nayon Iovino

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “All Balanchine”

I continue to do a Balanchine program each year because, in my opinion, he is the number one choreographer that…

The Personal is Political – by Hannah Cooper

The Personal is Political – by Hannah Cooper

The personal is political. Personal choices and experiences do not happen in a vacuum. They are shaped by the political…

Beyond Ballet

Beyond Ballet

Ballet is a passion first, then a discipline. And because of this discipline, ballet teaches you as much about life…

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “Rio”

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “Rio”

To me, ballet is about nature in a big way. So what I bring to the plate is everything that…

An Evening with Today’s Masters

An Evening with Today’s Masters

Breathing life into original choreography requires a gift of artistry, vision and execution, all within the realm of infinite patience.…

Dancer’s Story: Natalia Magnicaballi

Dancer’s Story: Natalia Magnicaballi

For years, audiences have been watching me on stage, as I bring to life characters from beautiful ballets, making them…

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