Before his storied career at Ballet Arizona, Artistic Director Ib Andersen was mentored by the legendary choreographer, George Balanchine, during his tenure as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet. Andersen is one of only a handful of artists worldwide entrusted by the Balanchine Trust to stage these masterpieces. His understanding of Balanchine’s work draws respect from revered dance critics across the country.

“One of the most striking developments in modern ballet is that there is now a trans-American, even trans-global, Balanchine diaspora. Ballet Arizona ranks among the most significant,” – Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times. Read More