Company Insights

Dancer's Story - Annier Navarro

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Apr 20, 2017

I had a neighbor in Cuba who lived in AZ for a while. His only description of Arizona was “hot”. I had no idea just how beautiful Arizona would be with or without its summer heat. I was unprepared for everything it holds.

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

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: "All Balanchine"

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Apr 13, 2017

I continue to do a Balanchine program each year because, in my opinion, he is the number one choreographer that we have ever seen in ballet. There is no one like him; no one is as diverse as him and I don’t think there ever will be.

Dancer's Story: Natalia Magnicaballi

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Mar 09, 2017

For years, audiences have been watching me on stage, as I bring to life characters from beautiful ballets, making them forget about their realities, transporting them to different worlds, making my steps look effortless and alive, but, sometimes, I wonder if they really know the meaning of what I do?

Behind the Scenes with Nayon Iovino: "Today's Masters"

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Mar 02, 2017

I really enjoy the process of creating a piece. Coming up with ideas. It’s a lot of fun for me. I really enjoyed doing the Brazillian piece, “Nine O’Clock”, for “Innovations”. It really reminded me of home. I even included a song that my dad and I used to listen to in the car.

Behind the Scenes with Ib Andersen: "Romeo & Juliet"

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Jan 25, 2017

I’m very proud of this version. I love that each time, I’m able to see my choreography better and better because our dancers keep getting better. This ballet is a very human story, not a fairy tale, so I try to make the dancers look like beings instead of dancers. It’s very real.

Dancer's Story: Amber Lewis

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Jan 13, 2017

It wasn't until I moved to the states did I fully understand the meaning of a “traditional Christmas”. Finally everything started to make sense. Those wintry Christmas movies and all those Christmas songs.

Celebrating Maria Simonetti

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Jan 12, 2017

Whether she is managing company dancers, planning rehearsals or creating magic alongside Ib Andersen, Maria Simonetti serves at the heart of everything Ballet Arizona is and everything we strive to be.

Dancer's Story: Michelle Vagi

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Dec 28, 2016

Thanks to a little bundle of joy rapidly growing inside of me (in other words, I'm pregnant!) I'll be taking a break from dancing this season. Being pregnant definitely has its perks.