Ballet AZ Blog

10 things you may not know about Ib Andersen’s “The Nutcracker”

10 things you may not know about Ib Andersen’s “The Nutcracker”

With the temperatures consistently in the triple digits, here are some fun facts about The Nutcracker to help you dream…

Fond Farewell to Kenna Draxton

Fond Farewell to Kenna Draxton

On Sunday May 14, please join us for a special performance honoring Kenna and her contributions to Ballet Arizona. Come…

Michelle Vagi in Balanchine's Seranade

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “All Balanchine” & “Topia”

Thank you for being such an instrumental part of Ballet Arizona’s 2016-2017 season. Together we’ve traveled the world - from…

Behind The Scenes: Costume Director Leonor Texidor

Behind The Scenes: Costume Director Leonor Texidor

In the evening I volunteered to do the costumes for a street theater group, and there I learned how to…

Jillian Barrell and Nayon Iovino in Balanchine's Rubies

Center Stage: “All Balanchine”

Take a peek behind the curtain as Ballet Arizona dancers share the physical, emotional and mental strength Balanchine performances demand…

Hiking in Antelope Canyon. Photo by Marcos Torres.

Dancer’s Story – Annier Navarro

I had a neighbor in Cuba who lived in AZ for a while. His only description of Arizona was “hot”.…

George Balanchine’s Western Symphony ballet performed by Ballet Arizona featuring Nayon Iovino

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: “All Balanchine”

I continue to do a Balanchine program each year because, in my opinion, he is the number one choreographer that…

Dancer’s Story: Natalia Magnicaballi

Dancer’s Story: Natalia Magnicaballi

For years, audiences have been watching me on stage, as I bring to life characters from beautiful ballets, making them…

Behind the Scenes with Nayon Iovino: “Today’s Masters”

Behind the Scenes with Nayon Iovino: “Today’s Masters”

I really enjoy the process of creating a piece. Coming up with ideas. It’s a lot of fun for me.…

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