Ballet in Bloom
An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden
Choreography: Lar Lubovitch and Daniela Cardim
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gabriel Prokofiev
Runtime: 1 hour 15 minutes
Tickets start at $66 for this contemporary ballet program
By popular demand, An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden is back and better than ever before! Surrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop, this audience favorite now features two ballet experiences as a double-feature event. This stunning display of artistry won’t be one to miss!
Low Ticket Alert! Limited tickets remain for May 13-16 performances.
For best available seating, including table seating, look for May 19-30.
Prepare for Your Evening:
Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096
Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
2835 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Featured Ballets
Concerto Six Twenty-Two
Choreography: Lar Lubovitch
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Concerto in A Major for Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 622
A celebration of masterpieces in both dance and music come together in this joyful ballet. Inspired by Mozart’s jubilant score, Lar Lubovitch’s Concerto Six Twenty-Two is a delight from beginning to end – featuring blissful quartets, duets, and solos that rejoice in lighthearted ease. A perfect fit for An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden! Don’t miss this masterwork by one of the most notable American choreographers in its debut at the Garden.
Copyright © 1986 Lar Lubovitch
Ballet Arizona dancers. Photo by Ed Flores. Composite by Angie Slade.
Reset
U.S. Premiere
Choreography: Daniela Cardim
Music: Gabriel Prokofiev
In this U.S. premiere, Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director Daniela Cardim’s Reset features themes of modern, urban life punctuated by human interactions, evolving from conflict to resolution. Framed by Gabriel Prokofiev’s electrifying score, Reset features a fusion of classical and electronic music, enveloping the dance in a unique contemporary sound. This captivating ballet will surely bring the season to an exhilarating close.
Ballet Arizona dancers. Photo by Ed Flores. Composite by Angie Slade.
Stroll Through the Garden Before the Performance
Your ticket to Ballet in Bloom: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden includes garden admission. Arrive early to explore the scenic paths and take in the surroundings before the performance begins.
Photo by David Knox.
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Ballet in Bloom
An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden
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Upcoming Performances
Ballet in Bloom
May 13 - 30, 2026
at Desert Botanical Garden
Romeo & Juliet
October 22 - 25, 2026
at Symphony Hall
The Nutcracker
December 11 - 27, 2026
at Symphony Hall
Don Quixote
February 11 - 14, 2027
at Symphony Hall
Pulse
April 1 - 4, 2027
at Orpheum Theatre
Desert Lines
May 12 - 29, 2027
at Desert Botanical Garden
Ballet in the Making
June 12 - 12, 2027
at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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