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2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

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…

From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre

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…

The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

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…

Spring 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

Spring 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

What can audiences expect from the final two productions of the 2024–2025 season: All Balanchine and Eroica? The All Balanchine…

Meet the Designers of “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimagined”

Meet the Designers of “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimagined”

On the afternoon of April 26, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council and the fashion incubator FABRIC…

Learn More About Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Learn More About Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 10 million people worldwide, presenting challenges like stiffness, tremors, and balance issues. While there’s no cure,…

Painting with Movement: The U.S. Premiere of Frida

Painting with Movement: The U.S. Premiere of Frida

Ballet Arizona is proud to present the U.S. premiere of Frida, a breathtaking ballet by the renowned choreographer, Annabelle Lopez…

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Establishing a Legacy: Thomas Carlton Rogers II

Ballet Arizona is honored to announce a landmark $1 million gift from Thomas Carlton Rogers II, received last spring. This…

Celebrating the Milestones: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Celebrating the Milestones: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Viva Frida! On the eve of the U.S. premiere of Frida, I could not carry more pride for our community…

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