Desert Lines
An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden
Choreography: Nayon Iovino and Nacho Duato
Music: Various Artists (Details Below)
Surrounded by the unparalleled desert landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Desert Lines: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden returns to the Valley with a new lineup! Expect the unexpected as Ballet Arizona continues to evolve, takes chances, and challenge the boundaries of contemporary ballet in the desert that we call our home.
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April 23, 2027 at 7PM - $30
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Stillness
Choreography: Nayon Iovino
Music: Polar Suite by Christel Veraart
In Stillness, Resident Choreographer Nayon Iovino creates a new work that bridges two contrasting worlds: Arctic quiet and desert energy. Set to the cinematic, atmospheric album Polar Suite by composer Christel Veraart, this sculptural and fluid choreography transforms the garden into a space where frozen landscapes meet Southwestern vibrancy, offering a contemplative dialogue between nature, movement, and sound.
Gnawa
Choreography: Nacho Duato
Music: Gift of the Gnawa, “Ma’Bud Allah” by Hassan Hakmoun/Adam Rudolph ; Finis Africae, “Carauari” by Juan Alberto Arteche and Javier Paxariño; Nafas, “Window” by Rabih Abou-Khalil, Velez, Kusur and Sarkissian
Gnawa is a powerful ensemble, inspired by the spiritual traditions and rhythms of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Grounded, fluid, and richly atmospheric, the choreography unfolds with raw energy and organic beauty, evoking both the landscape and the spirit of its people.
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Desert Lines
An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden
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May 13 - 30, 2026
at Desert Botanical Garden
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October 22 - 25, 2026
at Symphony Hall
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Don Quixote
February 11 - 14, 2027
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Pulse
April 1 - 4, 2027
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Desert Lines
May 12 - 29, 2027
at Desert Botanical Garden
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June 12 - 12, 2027
at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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