Ballet AZ Blog

Ballet Classes for Kids, Rosalie O'Connor

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…

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You Are A Light For The Arts

COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented financial crisis for Ballet Arizona. Help us build a bridge to the future and be…

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Top 10 Ballet Movies You Need to Watch

From dramas to documentaries, here are our top 10 ballet movie recommendations so you can keep getting your dance fix!

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The Transformative Power of Dance

Take a look at Ballet Arizona's Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome program that is helping transform Valley students' relationships with…

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In The Spotlight: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Ballet Arizona is honored to be selected to participate in Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust’s two-year AGILE program aimed to…

Helio Lima and Jillian Barrell in Mambaz. Choreography by Nayon Iovino. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev.

Life Changing Support

Executive Director, Samantha Turner, reflects on the past 20 years and the incredible ways your support has changed people's lives…

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In The Spotlight: Gwen Hillis

Ballet Arizona Chairman Emerita, Gwen Hillis, shares what has inspired her support and advocacy for ballet for over 20 years.

Gwen’s Angels: 1999-2000 Ballet Crisis

Gwen’s Angels: 1999-2000 Ballet Crisis

Chairman Emerita Gwen Hillis, shares the story of how Ballet Arizona was saved from closing its doors 20 years ago.

Ballet Arizona’s 2019 Nutcracker Angel Night

Ballet Arizona’s 2019 Nutcracker Angel Night

Ballet Arizona celebrated another year of our favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker Angel Night. Check out photos from this fabulous…

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