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Ballet Arizona is the talk of the town. Read from our selection of featured reviews, articles, and press releases.
“All Balanchine” Presents Classics from The Father of American Ballet
Ballet Arizona to Stage Three Masterpieces by Legendary Choreographer George PHOENIX – George Balanchine, known as The Father of American Ballet, established himself as a dance legend when he put […]
Ballet Arizona Presents Breathtaking Original “Eroica”
Cherished Outdoor Performances Return to Desert Botanical Garden in May PHOENIX – Expect the unexpected as Ballet Arizona takes its performances outdoors at “An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.” Back […]
The School of Ballet Arizona Appoints New School Director
James Payne to Lead Elite Ballet School Beginning May 27 PHOENIX – The School of Ballet Arizona, the official training school of Ballet Arizona, is excited to announce the appointment […]
Ballet Arizona Announces 2025-2026 Season
Nationally Recognized Ballet Company to Present Array of Classical and Contemporary Works PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona, the renowned ballet company in the Valley, is set to captivate and inspire audiences […]
Ballet Arizona Annual Dance With Me Gala Raised $320,000
Performances, Cocktails and More Highlight the Charitable Evening on Feb. 7 PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona hosted its annual Dance With Me Gala on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Scottsdale Center […]
Ballet Arizona Presents “Spring Mix”
A Series of New and Exciting Contemporary Works, Including a World Premiere, Performed March 27-30 PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona excited to announce its upcoming production, “Spring Mix,” that will run […]
A New Era En Pointe
Daniela Cardim’s Bold Vision for Ballet Arizona Daniela Cardim, a visionary with a passport stamped by the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, recently joined Ballet Arizona as its first female […]
Ballet Arizona is sharing the joy of dancing with Arizonans of all abilities.
Ballet Arizona is out to prove that ballet isn’t just for ballerinas. The nonprofit shares the art form with Arizonans of all backgrounds, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Its Dance […]
New satellite dance studio brings ballet to East Valley, offering classes for all ages
Ballet Arizona is teaming up with Child Crisis Arizona to offer additional classes for children and adults, including a series of free specialized classes. Ballet Arizona and Child Crisis Arizona […]
Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation awards transformative grant to Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona announced it recently received a generous grant from The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation to support a new initiative called Project: Ignite. This initiative was a product of Ballet Arizona’s recently completed […]
Ballet Arizona Presents U.S. Premiere of “Frida”
Ballet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of “Frida”, a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story and her poignant, painful, and magical world, stunningly choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. This […]
‘The Nutcracker’ to return to Phoenix Symphony Hall
Ring in the holiday season with a live performance of “The Nutcracker” in downtown Phoenix. Performed by Ballet Arizona and choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Ib Andersen, the production goes […]
AZBigMedia: You’ll fall in love with Ballet Arizona’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’
What happens when Ballet Arizona and The Phoenix Symphony pair up for a production of Romeo & Juliet? Magic. So much so, you may find yourself asking “Did my heart love till now? […]
AZBigMedia: ‘The Nutcracker’ mesmerizes at Ballet Arizona
Having never been to a ballet before, I was skeptical and unsure if I would enjoy such a classic tale told through movement and melody. With that being said, the […]
The Ballet Herald: ‘Ballet Arizona Review: Inspiring Glimpses of the Past, Present, and Future’
Filmed in the company’s on-site Dorrance Theatre, Ballet Arizona’s Inspire program fulfills the promise that its title bears. It is not only an exhibit of his company’s technical and theatrical range from […]
Arizona Republic: “‘Eroica,’ Ballet Arizona ★★★★½”
OK, you should take the star rating with a grain of salt. I’m no dance expert, but I have become a huge fan of Ballet Arizona and choreographer Ib Andersen. […]
Phoenix New Times: “Ballet Arizona Performs the World Premiere of Ib Andersen’s Eroica”
The glow of a setting sun surrounds a pair of peaks just west of Desert Botanical Garden. A short walk from the garden’s entrance, there’s a stage lit with an icy […]
The New York Times: “Ballet Arizona performs ‘Round’ in a Dreamy Desert Ambience”
“For centuries, ballet has focused all of its stage deportment on one specific arc of space, through a proscenium arch to a large audience. Yet this is such a three-dimensional […]
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