Ballet AZ Blog

Sip ’N Twirl: Ballet Inspired Cocktails

Sip ’N Twirl: Ballet Inspired Cocktails

Ballet Arizona's company dancers are sharing some cocktail & mocktail recipes, inspired by their favorite ballets.

The Dancin’ Days of Ib Andersen

The Dancin’ Days of Ib Andersen

Mark your calendars to watch Artistic Director, Ib Andersen, perform in two Balanchine ballets!

5 Ways To Get Your Ballet Fix

5 Ways To Get Your Ballet Fix

Here are 5 ways you can still get your ballet fix and support your arts community during this brief intermission!

Alessandra Ferri and Wayne Eagling in Kenneth MacMillan's

So You Think You Know Ballet?

Take the quiz and let's find out how much you actually know about ballet.

Virginia Johnson performing in George Balanchine's

10 of the Most Influential Ballerinas of all Time

From the 19th century to today, here is our list of the most iconic and influential ballerinas you need to…

Gail Passey-Reed teaching an adult open class at The School of Ballet Arizona.

SBAZ at Home

The School of Ballet Arizona has open classes on Zoom. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, it's time to…

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What Does Art Do For the Community?

Art plays a key role in every society, and yet, many people currently discount its inherent value. This is an…

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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…

Ballet Arizona dancer in the wings for Ib Andersen's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

Ballet 101: History of Pointe Shoes

The pointe shoe is a fairly new concept given the long history of ballet as an art form. From heeled…

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