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 […]
Art Musings: “Palate Cleanser”
“Whatever your own tastes in dance, you’d be wise to choose ‘All Balanchine’ from this weekend’s menu. Balanchine’s work well-performed is a perfectly refreshing experience, more now than ever before, given all […]
Downtown Phoenix Journal: “Fine Pointe”
“The authenticity and accuracy of Ballet Arizona’s All Balanchine program this weekend relies on the invaluable knowledge of Artistic Director Ib Andersen, himself a Balanchine protégé. Read More.”
AZ Lifestyle Magazine: “Balanchine’s Vision: Ballet Arizona’s Gift”
“Ballet Arizona’s annual celebration of Balanchine highlighted the ever-growing strengths of this vibrant company. From the effortless unison in Serenade to the clarity and precision in Four Temperaments, George Balanchine’s […]
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 […]
AZ Lifestyle Magazine: “Ballet Arizona Raises the Bar with Director’s Choice”
“Ballet Arizona’s Ib Andersen receives praise as one of the globe’s best living choreographers by AZ-Lifestyle Magazine. The three pieces in Director’s Choice are described as fractal, funny, and faux-epic. Read […]
Downtown Phoenix Journal: “Diversions, Creatures, and a World Premiere”
Prepare to see more than a menagerie onstage when Ballet Arizona performs Director’s Choice at the Orpheum Theatre this weekend. “It’s a challenging, very diverse program,” says Ib Andersen, the troupe’s artistic director, who chose […]
