Recent Reviews View All
| Dec 23, 2021 |
AZ Big Media: ‘The Nutcracker’ mesmerizes at Ballet ArizonaHaving never been to a ballet before, I was skeptical and unsure if I would enjoy such a classic tale told through movement and melody. With that being said, the only word that comes to mind when I think of Ballet Arizona‘s “Nutcracker” is “magical.” Read Full Review |
| Feb 11, 2021 |
The Ballet Herald: ‘Ballet Arizona Review: Inspiring Glimpses of the Past, Present, and Future’It is not only an exhibit of his company’s technical and theatrical range from classical to contemporary that Artistic Director Ib Andersen has curated but also an intimate digital environment in which we hear directly from him and the dancers. Read the full article |
| May 25, 2018 |
Arizona Republic: “‘Eroica,’ Ballet Arizona ★★★★½”“OK, you should take the star rating with a grain of salt. I’m no dance expert, but I have become a huge fan of Ballet Arizona and choreographer Ib Andersen. Taking his cues from his onetime mentor, George Balanchine, Andersen excels at abstract dance-for-dance’s-sake…” Read more. |
Current News View All
| Jan 24, 2022 |
Daily Independent: Executive Director of Ballet Arizona Announces ExitBallet Arizona Executive Director, Samantha Turner, has announced that the 2021-2022 season will be her last with the ballet, after serving the organization for nine years, including six as executive director. She leaves the organization as it emerges from the pandemic in the strongest financial position in its history. Read More |
| Jan 21, 2022 |
Arizona Health & Living: Executive Director Of Ballet Arizona Announces End Of TenureBallet Arizona Executive Director, Samantha Turner, has announced that the 2021-2022 will be her last with the ballet, after serving the organization for nine years, including six as executive director. She leaves the organization as it emerges from the pandemic in the strongest financial position in its history. Read More |
| Jan 21, 2022 |
Phoenix Business Journal: Ballet Arizona executive director to end tenure in JuneBallet Arizona Executive Director, Samantha Turner, has announced that the 2021-2022 will be her last with the ballet, after serving the organization for nine years, including six as executive director. She leaves the organization as it emerges from the pandemic in the strongest financial position in its history. Read More |