Leadership - Ballet Arizona Blog

Ballet 101: The 5 Basic Positions

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Oct 10, 2018

Welcome to your Ballet 101. Check out the 5 basic foot and arm positions that serve as the foundation for classical ballet technique.

Continuing To Thrive: A Letter From Executive Director Samantha Turner

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Sep 26, 2018

Executive Director Samantha Turner, discusses our entrepreneurial approach to not only surviving but thriving as a performing arts organization in our community.

danceAZ: An Initiative to Strengthen Arizona Arts Education

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Sep 26, 2018

This fall, we are partnering with six under-served schools across the Valley, and establishing mini-residency programs. Over the course of 12 classes, 3rd -5th grade students, are going to be introduced to ballet and work with our professional and studio company dancers.

New Works Initiative

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Sep 26, 2018

Since the launch of the New Works Initiative, Ballet Arizona has brought over 15 ballets to Phoenix. Learn how our company is preserving the traditions of classical ballet while continuing to bring innovation to the art form.

Education & Community Engagement: Class Act

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Aug 16, 2018

The arts are important in preparing children to be successful in the world and this very belief serves as the foundation for Ballet Arizona's Class Act community engagement program.

New Year, New Us, New Programs!

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Jun 21, 2018

Since the beginning of the year, the Education and Community Outreach department at Ballet Arizona has undergone a number of changes with one being a brand-new program - danceAZ.

Cheers to our 2017 - 2018 Volunteer Corps

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Jun 14, 2018

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Volunteer Corps for helping us accomplish such an amazing and successful season. Plus we highlight our volunteer award winners!