Casting a Ballet: Q&A with Ib Andersen
Ever wondered what goes into casting a ballet? Artistic Director, Ib Andersen talks about the process and how he works with the dancers.
Entries by Ballet Arizona
Everything You Need to Know About Napoli
Prepare for Ballet Arizona’s upcoming performance of Napoli by learning more about this stunning classical ballet.
Different Styles of Ballet
To the untrained eye, all ballet dancers appear to be doing the same type of steps and movements, but they really aren’t all doing the same thing. While all ballet may look the same, there are actually different styles of ballet. Each style has specific characteristics that make it unique.
How To Do The Perfect Ballet Bun [VIDEO]
From their beautiful movements to their polished appearance, ballet dancers are the epitome of grace. But have you ever wondered how they get their hair to stay so perfect? We asked company dancer, Amber Lewis to show us how she makes the perfect ballet bun.
6 Unexpected Benefits of Ballet Classes for Kids
There are many unexpected benefits of ballet classes for kids beyond the obvious technique side of it. Here’s what we found with our students.
Key Differences Between Modern and Contemporary Dance
Modern dance. Contemporary dance. To the average dance enthusiast, these terms might appear to be synonymous. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Since there seems to be some confusion about what these terms actually mean, we’ve broken down some of the key differences for you below!
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