The New York Times: “Defectors Land on Their Feet”
“We knew we were leaving everything behind, and we didn’t know what awaited us,” Ms. Martin said last week while she and her new colleagues at Ballet Arizona were on […]
The New York Times: “All-American Goddesses”
“Ballet Arizona dancer Jillian Barrell is noted as one of America’s up and coming young ballerinas. “Just now there are at least 11 prodigious American-born young women dancing in six […]
San Tan Sun: “‘Topia’ Returns to Desert Botanical Gardens with Chandler Dancer”
“Ballet Arizona dancer Joseph Cavanaugh discusses Topia, the production created specifically for the Desert Botanical Garden, with the San Tan Sun. “The naked eye really can’t pick up the entire […]
AZCentral.com: “Chandler Dancer Relishes Ballet ‘Created for Arizona’”
“Thirty-three-year-old Ballet Arizona dancer Joseph Cavanaugh uses yoga; Gyrotonics, yoga in motion; cross training; hiking, and weightlifting along with massage therapy, acupuncture, dry-needling, and Rolfing to keep his body highly conditioned. […]
East Valley Tribune: “‘Topia’ Not Your Typical Night at the Ballet”
Even with a healthy appreciation for the arts and a career that puts me in close proximity to them — not to mention a cousin who’s an accomplished professional ballerina […]
AZCentral.com: “Ballet’s ‘Topia’ a Celebration of Nature at Desert Botanical Garden”
“Artistic director Ib Andersen’s creation premiered last May and returns to the Desert Botanical Garden. Originally inspired by Greek and Roman art, Ib discusses the costumes (or lack there of) in […]
Noticias Univision 33: “Tú Me Inspiras”
“Tú Me Inspiras a two-part series on Ballet Arizona and The School of Ballet Arizona. This originally aired on Noticias Univision 33 (newscast) Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th, […]
KJZZ: “Ballet Arizona Plants Its Dancers at the Desert Botanical Garden”
“Starting next week, Ballet Arizona will stage of series of performances, Topia, outdoors at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director Ib Andersen explained his inspiration for Topia and how the setting […]
AZCentral.com: “Ballet Arizona Salutes Balanchine in Phoenix”
“Known as a ‘game-changer in the ballet world,’ legendary choreographer George Balanchine will be honored and celebrated in Ballet Arizona’s upcoming production of All Balanchine. Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director, Ib Andersen describes […]
