The Arizona Republic: “Blurring Line Between Ballet, Modern”
The Arizona Republic, by Richard Nilsen The 20th century – the century of Modernism – hit classical ballet, too. Early in the century, several ballet companies felt the need to […]
AZCentral.com: “Ballet Arizona to Revamp Phoenix Warehouse for Use”
“Ballet dancers soon will fill an old office-furniture warehouse east of downtown Phoenix. Over the next six to eight months, construction crews will transform the 45,000-square-foot Walsh Bros. warehouse near 29th […]
“Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America Program Hosts Troupes from Across Country”
By Lisa Traiger Nine companies will share the Kennedy Center stage next week in a weeklong festival celebrating ballet with an American accent. The second installment of the Ballet Across […]
The Arizona Republic: “Director Ib Andersen Passes ‘Prodigal’ Baton”
The Arizona Republic, by Richard Nilsen Director Ib Andersen passes ‘Prodigal’ baton Ib Andersen first danced George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” in 1986 and got rave reviews. Ballet Arizona: “Balanchine Classics” […]
Pointe Magazine: “Ballet Arizona at Ballet Across America”
For Ballet Arizona Artistic Director Ib Andersen, the second of the Kennedy Center’s biennial Ballet Across America festivals is a milestone in his 26-year-old troupe’s history. As one of nine […]
Phoenix Business Journal: “‘Sleeping Beauty’ Sets Record for Ballet Arizona”
Valentine’s Day was fruitful for Ballet Arizona and it’s presentation of “Sleeping Beauty.” Ballet Arizona sold 10,359 tickets to the Valentine’s weekend production, selling out three of five performances. That […]
The Arizona Republic: “‘Masters of Movement’ with Christopher Wheeldon”
The Arizona Republic, by Richard Nilsen At only 36, Christopher Wheeldon is a superstar of contemporary-ballet choreography, widely held to be the successor of such luminaries as Kenneth MacMillan and […]
