10 things you may not know about “Ballet Under the Stars”
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This year marks a very special anniversary for Ballet Under the Stars! Read today’s blog to learn 10 little-known facts that you may not know about this spectacular production.
Best Volunteers in Phoenix
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“My love and passion for the art of ballet exceeds words. Volunteering for Ballet Arizona helps me satisfy that passion.” – Ed Coyoli
Top 10 Donor Moments from Our 2016-2017 Season
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It’s your turn to take a bow! Your support gives us strength. Your generosity helps achieve greatness. You make our work on stage and in our community possible. For this and so much more, we thank you.
10 things you may not know about Ib Andersen’s “The Nutcracker”
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With the temperatures consistently in the triple digits, here are some fun facts about The Nutcracker to help you dream of the cooler weather to come!
SBAZ Now Accepting International Students – by Carlos Valcárcel
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Ballet does not recognize color or nationality. Ballet is an international language. It is a language that every dancer speaks. It doesn’t matter if you are from the United States, Madagascar or India. A plié is plié. An arabesque is an arabesque.
SBAZ Summer Intensive Auditions Happening Now
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“This summer intensive helped me grow as a dancer. I absolutely love how the teachers are so involved in making sure you understand everything. I wasn’t a very confident dancer before this intensive, but now I feel like I can express myself to my full potential! Thank you so much!” – Trinity, Cleveland, OH