Ballet AZ Blog

Fond Farewell to Kenna Draxton

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…

Michelle Vagi in Balanchine's Seranade

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…

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…

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…

Behind the Scenes with Nayon Iovino: “Today’s Masters”

Behind the Scenes with Nayon Iovino: “Today’s Masters”

I really enjoy the process of creating a piece. Coming up with ideas. It’s a lot of fun for me.…

Dancer’s Story: Amber Lewis

Dancer’s Story: Amber Lewis

It wasn't until I moved to the states did I fully understand the meaning of a “traditional Christmas”. Finally everything…

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