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2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

2025 Hazel Hare Award of Artistic Excellence

Established in 2018, the award honors one male and one female dancer whose spirit echoes the strength, dedication, and passion that Hazel exemplified throughout her entire life. A devoted supporter […]

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From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre

From Folklore to Contemporary Ballet: The Making of Akelarre

This past March, the curtain rose on Ballet Arizona’s newest world premiere, Akelarre. Created by Resident Choreographer, Nayon Iovino, and featuring an original score by Phoenix-based composer Dr. Thomas Breadon […]

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The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

The Creativity of our People: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Why do we continue to believe in the power of the arts during the most uncertain times? Because they unite and inspire us, spark joy, and foster deep pride in […]

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Spring 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

Spring 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

What can audiences expect from the final two productions of the 2024–2025 season: All Balanchine and Eroica? The All Balanchine…

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Meet the Designers of “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimagined”

Meet the Designers of “En Pointe: High Tea & Couture Reimagined”

On the afternoon of April 26, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council and the fashion incubator FABRIC…

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Learn More About Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Learn More About Dance for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 10 million people worldwide, presenting challenges like stiffness, tremors, and balance issues. While there’s no cure,…

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Painting with Movement: The U.S. Premiere of Frida

Painting with Movement: The U.S. Premiere of Frida

Ballet Arizona is proud to present the U.S. premiere of Frida, a breathtaking ballet by the renowned choreographer, Annabelle Lopez…

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Establishing a Legacy: Thomas Carlton Rogers II

Ballet Arizona is honored to announce a landmark $1 million gift from Thomas Carlton Rogers II, received last spring. This…

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Celebrating the Milestones: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Celebrating the Milestones: A Letter from Executive Director, Jami Kozemczak

Viva Frida! On the eve of the U.S. premiere of Frida, I could not carry more pride for our community…

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Winter 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

Winter 2025 Behind-The-Scenes with Daniela Cardim

It has been just over six months since you joined as Artistic Director, how has it been? It has been…

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Frida Kahlo struggled to walk, but in this ballet, she dances.

Frida Kahlo struggled to walk, but in this ballet, she dances.

Frida Kahlo’s name is synonymous with strength, individuality, and the unique ability to channel suffering into art. Born in 1907…

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A Fond Farewell: Jillian Barrell

A Fond Farewell: Jillian Barrell

After 16 seasons, Company Dancer, Jillian Barrell, made her final curtain call with Ballet Arizona at the end of the…

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