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All That Blossoms…

A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak Like our Arizona spring, all things at the ballet are in full bloom!…

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Building A Ballet: The Rite of Spring

With the world premiere of Artistic Director, Ib Andersen’s The Rite of Spring just weeks away, we are taking you…

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Happy Birthday DanceAZ

Since 2018, Ballet Arizona has been serving Title I elementary schools across the Valley through the school residency program, DanceAZ.…

16 Seasons of Dedication

16 Seasons of Dedication

Farewell, Sasha Vincett Sasha began her training at The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. In 2003, she received the bronze medal…

Learn About the Composer

Learn About the Composer

Igor Stravinsky Igor Stravinsky was born on June 17th, 1882 in Orianenbaum, as small Russian resort on the Gulf of…

What’s in Your Dance Bag?

What’s in Your Dance Bag?

Hear From Ballet Arizona Dancer’s Each dancer has their own unique items in their dance bags. Leotards, tights, dance belts,…

Debunking Ballet Myths

Debunking Ballet Myths

A New Insight! Pointe Shoe are Made from Wood It is often believed that pointe shoes have a block of…

Common Dance Injuries

Common Dance Injuries

Tips of How to Prevent What Are a Few Common Dance Injuries? Stress Fractures Knee & Hip Injuries Ankle Impingements…

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Is Ballet A Sport?

Yes- Learn More Here! We have all heard the argument, whether or not ballet is a sport? Ballet is an…

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