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Apr 15, 2021 |
Ballet Arizona Announces Free Digital Performance and Awards CelebrationPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona introduces Set the Stage: BALANCHINE, a one-hour production that invites viewers to celebrate the perseverance of the Ballet Arizona family over the past year and sets the stage for an exhilarating return to the main stage for the 2021-2022 season. Read More > |
Mar 22, 2021 |
The School of Ballet Arizona and Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras Unite to Showcase Swan LakePHOENIX – The School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ) and Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYSO) announce a unique partnership to perform Swan Lake at Desert Botanical Garden May 30, 31, and June 6, 2021. Read More > |
Mar 9, 2021 |
Ballet Arizona Returns to the Stage to Present World Premiere of ‘The Four Seasons’PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona will present The Four Seasons, a journey through winter, spring, summer and fall in movement, May 18 to June 5 at Desert Botanical Garden for the company’s performance of An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Read More > |
Mar 8, 2021 |
The School of Ballet Arizona Summer Intensive Auditions Now OpenPHOENIX – The School of Ballet Arizona is welcoming ballet students from the Valley and beyond to participate in its summer intensive program. Read More > |
Mar 4, 2021 |
Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council Hosts Virtual Cocktail WorkshopPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona dancers, along with Matt Farrow and Kaylee Needley, owners of Iconic Cocktail Co., are hosting a virtual lesson on how to put a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Read More > |
Jan 25, 2021 |
Ballet Arizona Partners with Goodmans Interior Structures for TikTok ChallengePHOENIX – Get ready to be inspired by the energy of Ballet Arizona’s talent! Ballet Arizona and Goodmans Interior Structures have partnered for the ENERGY TikTok Challenge. Read More > |
Jan 21, 2021 |
Ballet Arizona Announces Two Limited Capacity Spring PerformancesPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce that it will present two limited capacity spring performances – ENERGY from Feb. Read More > |
Jan 15, 2021 |
School of Ballet Arizona Launches ‘Read, Dance, Play!’ to Keep Kids EngagedPHOENIX – While many extracurricular activities for elementary age children have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The School of Ballet Arizona will keep kids engaged with a soon-to-launch, free interactive workshop that will get little bodies moving and creative juices flowing. Read More > |
Jan 11, 2021 |
Ballet Under the Stars Goes Virtual Jan. 23PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona will continue to pull a pirouette on its programming during the COVID-19 pandemic as the Valley’s only professional ballet company presents Ballet Under the Virtual Stars, an online adaptation of its beloved free Valley-wide community performances, on Saturday, January 23. Read More > |
Nov 19, 2020 |
Holiday Magic is ON with Ballet Arizona’s Digital ‘Nutcracker Suite’PHOENIX – While 2020 has canceled many events, it can’t cancel the magic of the holidays! Ballet Arizona will present “ Nutcracker Suite,” a reimagined performance of the classic ballet, in a digital format over two weekends – Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19. Read More > |
Oct 15, 2020 |
Tickets on Sale Now for Ballet Arizona Fall and Winter Digital PerformancesPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona continues to innovate and pivot its 2020-2021 season with two new virtual performances. Tickets are on sale now for “Inspire” and “Nutcracker Suite,” which will bring the magic and beauty of dance to patrons in the safety of their own homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More > |
Sep 8, 2020 |
Valley Philanthropists Launch Ballet Arizona Recovery Fund During PandemicPHOENIX – While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful time for many, the arts have been hit especially hard. As an institution that relies on group performances and nonprofit donations, Ballet Arizona is no exception. Read More > |
Aug 27, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona and Arizona Musicfest Recognized for Excellence in SMU DataArts StudyPHOENIX – As many arts organizations struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, two Valley arts institutions were named “high performing” by SMU DataArts (The National Center for Arts Research), in a prestigious report that tracks the health of arts organizations across the United States. Read More > |
Aug 21, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona Starts New Season with Several New Board MembersPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce the appointment eight new members to its board – six of which joined in the 2019-2020 season and two in the 2020-2021 season. Read More > |
Aug 3, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona Welcomes New Directors of Finance and MarketingPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce the hire of two new directors – Leslie Marquez as director of marketing and Karina Felix as director of finance. Read More > |
Jul 30, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona Announces New Plans for Fall ProgrammingPhoenix, AZ – Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Ballet Arizona announced a departure from the company’s previously planned 35th Anniversary fall season of main-stage performances. Read More > |
Feb 20, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona Sets the Stage for 2020-2021 SeasonPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is proud to present its historic 2020-2021 season. The season will mark the 35th year for Arizona’s official ballet company and will include captivating performances, including a world premiere from heralded Artistic Director Ib Andersen. Read More > |
Jan 11, 2020 |
Ballet Arizona to Present World Premiere of ‘The Four Seasons’PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona will present The Four Seasons, a journey through winter, spring, summer and fall in movement, May 19-June 6 at Desert Botanical Garden for the company’s annual season-concluding performance of An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Read More > |
Dec 31, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Announces 2020 Open Audition DatesPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is delighted to announce its upcoming open audition dates for 2020. The company is searching for talented dancers of all ages to fill trainee, apprentice and company positions, as well as studio company dancers under the age of 21. Read More > |
Dec 20, 2019 |
Dance into the New Year with Ballet Arizona’s Free Class WeekPHOENIX Looking to change up your exercise routine in the New Year? Keep your workout routine en pointe at Ballet Arizona’s Free Class Week, Jan. Read More > |
Nov 18, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona to Debut Full-Length Production of A Midsummer Night’s DreamPHOENIX – Get transported to a magical world of fairy tricksters, love potions and hilarious antics as Ballet Arizona presents its reimagined take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Feb. Read More > |
Oct 10, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Announces Familiar Face as New School DirectorPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is pleased to announce that Maria Simonetti, longtime Studio Company rehearsal director, has assumed leadership of The School of Ballet Arizona as school director. Read More > |
Sep 30, 2019 |
‘The Nutcracker’ Brings Magic to the Holidays with Enhanced ExperiencesPHOENIX – Get ready for visions of sugar plums, mouse kings and sparkling Swarovski crystals. Ballet Arizona is proud to announce its 34th year of The Nutcracker performances, choreographed by renowned Artistic Director Ib Andersen. Read More > |
Aug 6, 2019 |
Kick Off Ballet Arizona’s 2019-20 Season at First-Ever Fan FestPHOENIX – Are you a fan of the only professional ballet company in the Valley? Prepare to be wowed as Ballet Arizona celebrates its first-ever Ballet Arizona Fan Fest on Sunday, August 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Read More > |
Jul 25, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Welcomes Jill Hegardt to BoardPHOENIX – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce the appointment of Jill Hegardt, Vice President at DMB Associates, Inc., to its board. Read More > |
Jul 25, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Celebrates 22 Years of Ballet Under the StarsPHOENIX METRO – As Ballet Arizona kicks off its 2019-2020 season, the only professional ballet in the Valley invites residents to spend a relaxing evening under the Arizona sky as the company continues its 22-year tradition, Ballet Under the Stars, presented by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. Read More > |
Jun 26, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Presents New and Groundbreaking Works Sept. 26-29PHOENIX – Director’s Choice represents the evolution of ballet in that it celebrates the past, present and future of ballet. The production will feature three distinctly different ballets: a work by the legendary choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, a Latin-inspired world premiere by Ballet Arizona Dancer Nayon Iovino, and a sentimental reflection of Ib Andersen’s 20 years with Ballet Arizona. Read More > |
Jun 1, 2019 |
Past, Present and Future of Ballet Arizona Honored During Company’s 34th SeasonBallet Arizona continues to excite and inspire audiences with its artistic blend of classical and contemporary dance. As Arizona’s only professional ballet company approaches its 2019-2020 season, internationally-recognized Artistic Director Ib Andersen and the company promise to deliver a season not to be missed. Read More > |
May 17, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the ArtsPHOENIX – National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Read More > |
Apr 29, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Presents Breathtaking Original Eroica in May and JunePHOENIX – Back by popular demand, Artistic Director Ib Andersen will present his masterpiece Eroica for 15 performances from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, June 1. Read More > |
Mar 26, 2019 |
See Three Exquisite Classics from the Father of American BalletPHOENIX – George Balanchine, known as the father of American ballet, broke ground when he put his twist on traditional ballet standards and technique. Read More > |
Mar 21, 2019 |
Sign Up Now for the School of Ballet Arizona’s Summer School ProgramThe School of Ballet Arizona is getting kids moving this summer! Students ages 4-14 |
Jan 30, 2019 |
Ballet Arizona Welcomes New Board MembersBallet Arizona is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its board – Sarah Kist and Michael Bolar! Read More > |
Dec 27, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona Free Class Week Jan. 7-11Keep your New Year exercise routine en pointe with Ballet Arizona as we kick off the New Year with Free Class Week! Read More > |
Dec 18, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona’s World Premiere of ‘The Firebird’The past and future collide in one spectacular production for Ballet Arizona’s performances of The Firebird, a completely new production from Artistic Director Ib Andersen, and La Sylphide, one of the world’s oldest ballets. Read More > |
Oct 9, 2018 |
‘The Nutcracker’ Brings Magic to the Holidays with Enhanced ExperiencesGet ready for visions of sugar plums, mouse kings and sparkling Swarovski crystals. Ballet Arizona is proud to announce its 33rd year of The Nutcracker performances, choreographed by renowned Artistic Director Ib Andersen. Read More > |
Sep 19, 2018 |
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Brings True Love’s Kiss to the StageOne of the world’s oldest fairytales will get a ballet twist when Ballet Arizona brings The Sleeping Beauty to Symphony Hall Oct. Read More > |
Aug 23, 2018 |
‘New Moves’ Provides Fresh Perspective on Classical BalletBallet is a practice steeped in tradition, but Ballet Arizona will bring an edgy viewpoint to the classic dance with New Moves. Read More > |
Aug 10, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona Auditions Aspiring Youth Dancers for “The Nutcracker” Sept. 9Ballet Arizona will discover the 150 mini professionals-in-the-making that will star in its holiday production of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Sept. Read More > |
Aug 6, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona Celebrates 21 Years of Ballet Under the StarsAs Ballet Arizona kicks off its 2018-2019 season, the only professional ballet in the Valley invites residents to spend a relaxing evening under the Arizona sky as the company continues its 21-year tradition, Ballet Under the Stars. Read More > |
Jul 17, 2018 |
The School of Ballet Arizona announces audition dates; presentations of “Swan Lake” and “Don Quixote”Ballet Arizona announces the official auditions for students interested in training with the School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ), the only ballet training program in the state associated with a professional ballet company. Read More > |
Apr 9, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona Introduces Five New Members to Board of DirectorsBallet Arizona is proud to welcome the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. Simone Raess, Associate at Snell & Wilmer LLP, Danielle Hazeltine, Associate at Gallagher & Kennedy, Salvador Avila Bretts-Jamison, Vice President of J.P. Read More > |
Apr 2, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona’s “All Balanchine” to Include Beloved Dancer’s Final Performance with the CompanyBallet Arizona’s All Balanchine lineup includes three mesmerizing ballets by George Balanchine, one of the most important choreographers of the 20th Century. Read More > |
Mar 27, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona Reveals Upcoming World Premiere Performance “Eroica” at Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ (March 7, 2018) – Ballet Arizona is thrilled to announce its 2017-2018 season finale production, the world premiere of Eroica, the latest grand work from acclaimed Artistic Director Ib Andersen. Read More > |
Feb 22, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona’s Spring Performances Will Push BoundariesBallet Arizona announced today it will perform their spring presentation of Today’s Masters, a dynamic program of contemporary ballets from Artistic Director Ib Andersen as well as guest choreographers Alejandro Cerrudo, Resident Choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance, and Ballet Arizona company dancer Nayon Iovino, March 22 – 25, 2018, at Orpheum Theatre. Read More > |
Feb 9, 2018 |
Ballet Arizona To Present World Premiere of “The Firebird”Phoenix, AZ (February 8, 2018) – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce it will present The Firebird, a groundbreaking, dramatic new work from Artistic Director Ib Andersen for the anticipated upcoming 2018-2019 season, generously produced by Barbara and Donald Ottosen. Read More > |
Dec 21, 2017 |
Ballet Arizona Awarded Major Grant from The Flinn FoundationPhoenix, AZ (December 18, 2017) – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce today it has received an 18-month Next Steps Grant award in the amount of $100,000 from The Flinn Foundation Board of Directors. Read More > |
Dec 14, 2017 |
Ballet Arizona’s Annual Gala and Fundraiser to Focus on Supporters and PerformersOn Friday, January 19, 2018, Ballet Arizona will honor longtime supporters Rose and Harry Papp with its popular and entertaining fundraising event Dance with Me at Phoenix Art Museum. Read More > |
Dec 14, 2017 |
Ballet Arizona’s Annual Gala – Dance With MePhoenix, AZ (December 14, 2017) – Ballet Arizona’s Annual Gala and Fundraiser to Focus on Supporters and Performers. On Friday, January 19, 2018, Ballet Arizona will honor longtime supporters Rose & Harry Papp with its popular and entertaining fundraising event Dance With Me at Phoenix Art Museum. Read More > |
Nov 6, 2017 |
Ballet Arizona Presents ‘The Nutcracker’ with Phoenix SymphonyA beloved magical tradition returns this 2017 holiday season with Ballet Arizona’s nationally heralded performances of Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker. Read More > |
Oct 9, 2017 |
Ballet Arizona Appoints New Board Members – Nina Russell & Seena Ghebleh to Board of DirectorsPhoenix, AZ (October 9, 2017) – Ballet Arizona is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its community Board of Directors, Seena Ghebleh, Associate Attorney at Quarles & Brady LLP, and Nina Russell, In-house Counsel and co-owner of Kleen Concepts. Read More > |
May 2, 2016 |
Ballet Arizona Sets Stage for 31st SeasonBallet Arizona continues to excite and inspire audiences with its artistic blend of classical and contemporary dance. Now approaching the 2016-2017 season, nationally recognized Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, promises not to disappoint. Read More > |
Jul 8, 2013 |
Ballet Arizona presents Ballet Under the StarsThis September 19 -28, 2013 Ballet Arizona presents the 16th annual Ballet Under the Stars. This ever popular sunset performance series is free and open to the public. Read More > |
Jun 13, 2013 |
2013 – 2014 Season AnnouncedBallet Arizona’s 34th Season is highlighted by Classics, Innovations and |
Mar 12, 2013 |
An Interview with Choreographer Alejandro CerrudoResident choreographer at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Alejandro Cerrudo leads Ballet Arizona’s dancers in his untitled World Premiere. Get to know him and his creative process. Read More > |
Mar 12, 2013 |
Ballet Arizona Dancers in Le Carnaval des AnimauxBallet Arizona dancers share their experience as animals in Alexei Ratmansky’s Le Carnaval des Animaux. Whether an elephant, a lion or a hen, each dancer must exaggerate the animal’s movements. Read More > |
Mar 12, 2013 |
Costume Designer Fabio Toblini Adds Diversions To His PortfolioIb Andersen’s Diversions features the stunning costumes of Desinger Fabio Toblini. Toblini uses a unique technique to create the dancers’ threads. Read More > |
Mar 12, 2013 |
Pre-Performance Chat with Alejandro CerrudoEarly Director’s Choice ticketholders will have a chance to chat with Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo. Named by Dance Magazine as one of the “Top 25 to Watch,” his new ballet will be featured in this performance. Read More > |
Mar 5, 2013 |
Leading Choreographers Arrive in Phoenix for Director’s Choice |
Jan 25, 2013 |
Ballet Arizona Scholarship Program Honors Foremost Male Dancer in the World |
Jan 14, 2013 |
Ballet Arizona’s ROMEO & JULIET is the perfect date for Valentine’s Day this February 14-17 |
Oct 9, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Broke Ground On New Home |
Sep 19, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Presents Ballet Under The Stars |
Sep 19, 2012 |
Local Support For Ballet Under The Stars |
Sep 12, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Opens With Stunning Giselle |
Sep 9, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Invites Young Dancers To Audition For The Nutcracker September 9, 2012 |
Aug 29, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Announces New Executive Director |
Aug 29, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Welcomes New Executive Director Alison Johnston |
Aug 7, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona Announces 2012-2013 Season |
Jul 29, 2012 |
Ballet Arizona, Arizona Opera and The Phoenix Symphony Introduce TRIO |
Aug 1, 2010 |
Board Chairman Wins Arts Award |