Collaboration Elevates & Transforms
A Letter from the Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak Thank you for being part of our 2025–2026 Season. Because of you, Ballet Arizona continues to ignite the human spirit through the […]
Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim | Spring 2026
What inspired the repertoire for Ballet in Bloom at Desert Botanical Garden? I was thinking about what works best at Garden – something open, uplifting, and engaging. Lar Lubovitch’s Concerto […]
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Judie Cosentino
Ballet Arizona is honored to celebrate the life of Judie Cosentino, a devoted patron whose generosity and love for the arts continue to resonate throughout our organization and Arizona’s cultural […]
In the Spotlight: Grand Canyon University
Since 2017, Grand Canyon University has been an invaluable partner in advancing Ballet Arizona’s mission to ignite the human spirit through the magic of dance. Beginning with one of our […]
A New Year of Firsts, Growth, and Gratitude
A Letter from the Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak This past year truly became a year of firsts. And as we all know, every milestone begins with a first step. We […]
Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim
What excites you about presenting ALICE (in Wonderland) and Cacti & Other Works this season? The contrast between them is compelling. Together, they show how many different ways ballet can […]
Best Volunteers in Phoenix
“My love and passion for the art of ballet exceeds words. Volunteering for Ballet Arizona helps me satisfy that passion.” – Ed Coyoli
Dancer’s Story: Natalia Magnicaballi
For years, audiences have been watching me on stage, as I bring to life characters from beautiful ballets, making them forget about their realities, transporting them to different worlds, making my steps look effortless and alive, but, sometimes, I wonder if they really know the meaning of what I do?
Dancer’s Story: Amber Lewis
It wasn’t until I moved to the states did I fully understand the meaning of a “traditional Christmas”. Finally everything started to make sense. Those wintry Christmas movies and all those Christmas songs.
