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Behind the Curtain: What Happens During the Off-Season?

Behind the Curtain: What Happens During the Off-Season?

When the final curtain of the season falls and the applause fades, many people assume Ballet Arizona takes a well-earned break until the next performance.  The truth? Our work is […]

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2026 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

2026 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

Established in 2018, the award honors two dancers each season, whose spirit echoes the strength, dedication, and passion that Hazel exemplified throughout her entire life. A devoted supporter of Ballet […]

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The School of Ballet Arizona: Creating Opportunity Through Training & Access

The School of Ballet Arizona: Creating Opportunity Through Training & Access

At the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ), growth is not a single moment, but a progression. It unfolds over time through opportunity, access, and a consistent investment in each student’s […]

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Donor Spotlight: Remembering John & Oonagh Boppart

Donor Spotlight: Remembering John & Oonagh Boppart

Ballet Arizona is immensely grateful to honor the legacy of John and Oonagh Boppart and their philanthropic impact on the…

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SBAZ Spotlight: Ib Andersen’s Peter and the Wolf

SBAZ Spotlight: Ib Andersen’s Peter and the Wolf

In ballet, innovation often breathes new life into timeless classics. For the students of the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ),…

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La Valse

La Valse

In preparation for the production of All Balanchine, we are delving into the history of George Balanchine’s La Valse! La…

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Learn About Jean-Georges Noverre

Learn About Jean-Georges Noverre

In honor of International Dance Day on April 29th, we will discover the life of Jean-Georges Noverre. Noverre is noted…

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Learn About Paul Taylor

Learn About Paul Taylor

In preparation for Ballet Arizona’s upcoming production, Contemporary Moves, we will be diving into the life of the admired contemporary…

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Jordan-Islas

Studio Company Spotlight: Jordan Islas

How did you start dancing? I started dancing when I was 11 years old and the reason I started ballet…

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Behind the Scenes with Ib Anderson: Winter 2024

We start the year with the world-premiere of Nayon Iovino’s Moving Movies! What does this ballet mean for the company?…

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The Benefits of the School of Ballet Arizonas Summer Programs

The Benefits of the School of Ballet Arizonas Summer Programs

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL: THE BENEFITS OF THE SCHOOL OF BALLET ARIZONA’S SUMMER PROGRAMS As the sun casts its warm glow over…

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A Milestone in creative excellence

A Milestone in creative excellence

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