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Ballet Arizona

For twenty-one years Ballet Arizona has been the Southwest's premier professional dance ensemble. In its twenty-second season, the company and its artistic director, Ib Andersen, remain dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical ballet, and to creating and commissioning new, innovative, challenging dance works.

Ballet Arizona is held in high regard by local arts and business organizations for its contributions to the quality of life in its community. In 2006 Ballet Arizona was named one of Phoenix Magazine's "Best of the Valley," and recognized as "Arts Organization of the Year" by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix for exemplifying artistic integrity and fiscal responsibility. In 2007, Governor Janet Napolitano named Ib Andersen Arizona's Artist of the Year.

Ballet Arizona employs 38 professional dancers in offering five fully staged ballet productions, eight free community performances, and five educational matinees each season. In total, more than 60 performances are presented for 90,000 Valley residents; 35,000 of those are served by Ballet Arizona's extensive education and outreach programs, offered through schools, parks, and community centers throughout the region.

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  Ballet Arizona

  3645 East Indian School Road
  Phoenix, 85018

  Phone: (602)381-1096

  Fax: (602)381-0189

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• Locations

  Phoenix

• Upcoming Events

  12/07/08	The 18th Annual Nutcracker Party Camelback Inn
  12/12/08- 12/28/08	The Nutcracker Symphony Hall
  02/12/09- 02/15/09	Romeo and Juliet Symphony Hall
  04/03/09- 04/05/09	Masters of Movement Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  05/08/09- 05/10/09	Mother's Day Celebration Symphony Hall
  06/12/09- 06/14/09	The Best of Balanchine Symphony Hall

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Don Quixote
    "Jewel in the Desert"
    Review posted by: Janet Frascarelli from Gilbert, AZ, Feb 18, 2008
    

    How lucky can we get? Ballet AZ has wowed us again with their Don Quixote. Brilliantly performed with balletic excellence and comediac charm they prove again and again that we really do have a company... Expand

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    How lucky can we get? Ballet AZ has wowed us again with their Don Quixote. Brilliantly performed with balletic excellence and comediac charm they prove again and again that we really do have a company that is a jewel in the desert. Ib Andersen must be beaming with pride at his company's achievement which rivaled any of the world's company (and I've seen many, having been born and raised in NYC). What's more, they all seem to be having such fun. As a member of the Ballet AZ VOlunteer Corps, I can tell you they ARE enjoying themselves and will do only their best to please Ib and also Olga, who has come to us for the staging of this piece and last year's Swan Lake. We who are devotees of the ballet consider ourselves most fortunate. We anticipate only more and more thrills as the years go by. Bravo, Ballet Arizona. Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Nutcracker
    "Refreshing and Magical!"
    Review posted by: Kathy from Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 16, 2007
    

    I seen IB Andersons Nutcracker last year with a friend that had an extra ticket. I vowed that I would take my family the following year....I just purchased 8 tickets. I would highly recommend seeing... Expand

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    I seen IB Andersons Nutcracker last year with a friend that had an extra ticket. I vowed that I would take my family the following year....I just purchased 8 tickets. I would highly recommend seeing this refreshing version. The music, dancers, costumes and sets made it magical. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Giselle
    "Giselle review"
    Review posted by: Pamela Ehret from Tempe, AZ, Nov 10, 2007
    

    I had a wonderful time at the ballet. I was so pleased with my experience I need to let you know about my evening. The seats and the performance were great. I wish more venues would offer tickets at a... Expand

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    I had a wonderful time at the ballet. I was so pleased with my experience I need to let you know about my evening. The seats and the performance were great. I wish more venues would offer tickets at a reduced price. I go to a lot of performances at the Mesa Art Center and Gammage at ASU. Many times I see empty seats which could have been offered to students or at the last minute a great bargain on your site. I will continue to look for more opportunities. Collapse

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  • Event Name: PLAY - A World Premiere
    "Got To See"
    Review posted by: Peter K from Mesa, Jun 09, 2007
    

    If you like dance or just want to enjoy the most fantastic human form choreographed to haunting live music, this is the ballet to experience.

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    If you like dance or just want to enjoy the most fantastic human form choreographed to haunting live music, this is the ballet to experience.

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  • Event Name: PLAY - A World Premiere
    "Stunning...."
    Review posted by: Lilian G. from Scottsdale, Jun 09, 2007
    

    Ib choreographed a ballet with something for everyone. The performance is stunning, the dancers superb. It's like perfect beauty and form in motion.

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    Ib choreographed a ballet with something for everyone. The performance is stunning, the dancers superb. It's like perfect beauty and form in motion.

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  • Event Name: The Nutcracker
    "WOW"
    Review posted by: Jon from Anytown, AT 55555, Dec 23, 2006
    

    I saw "The Nutcracker" the last two years. I thought it was okay the last two years, but in a way a mish mash of a "Nutcracker." However, this year "The Nutcracker" was AMAZING. It was... Expand

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    I saw "The Nutcracker" the last two years. I thought it was okay the last two years, but in a way a mish mash of a "Nutcracker." However, this year "The Nutcracker" was AMAZING. It was unbelievable. The sets were so beautiful and spectacular. When the Christmas tree grew, it was magical. The costumes were so intricate and elaborate. I highly suggest this. If you haven't seen it yet, go see it in the next few days. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Raymonda and Other Works
    "The Music Lags the Dance"
    Review posted by: Barry N. Fine from Surprise (Sun City Grand), Arizona., Mar 25, 2006
    

    As always, Ballet Arizona was impressive and moving. But, as is often the case with Valley dance companies, the choice of music was less than glorious. With dozens of magnificent compostions... Expand

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    As always, Ballet Arizona was impressive and moving. But, as is often the case with Valley dance companies, the choice of music was less than glorious. With dozens of magnificent compostions available from the Romantic and Impressionism periods for these two world premieres, surely more inspirational music than Haydon for "Before," or Shostakovitch for "Go With It" could have been discovered. At the risk of sounding the Philistine, for me great Ballet is 40% splendid music and 60% superb dance. But I loved the performance, and will always appreciate Ballet Arizona. Collapse

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• Past Events

  10/31/08- 11/02/08	A Midsummer Night's Dream Symphony Hall
  09/27/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix Steele Indian School Park
  09/26/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Tempe Tempe Center for the Arts
  09/25/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Fountain Hills Fountain Park
  09/20/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix South Mountain Community College
  09/19/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Mesa Red Mountain Park
  09/18/08	Ballet Under the Stars - Glendale Historic Sahuaro Ranch Museum
  06/06/08- 06/08/08	All Balanchine Symphony Hall
  03/28/08- 04/06/08	Mixed Repertory Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  02/15/08- 02/17/08	Don Quixote Symphony Hall
  12/07/07- 12/27/07	The Nutcracker Symphony Hall
  11/02/07- 11/04/07	Giselle Symphony Hall
  09/20/07- 09/29/07	Ballet Under the Stars 2007
  06/08/07- 06/10/07	PLAY - A World Premiere Symphony Hall
  04/13/07- 04/15/07	Mixed Repertory Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  02/16/07- 02/18/07	Coppélia Symphony Hall
  12/09/06- 12/27/06	The Nutcracker Symphony Hall
  11/03/06- 11/05/06	Swan Lake Symphony Hall
  09/30/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Goodyear Estrella Mountain Ranch
  09/29/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Ahwatukee Desert Foothills Park
  09/28/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Fountain Hills Fountain Park
  09/23/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix Steele Indian School Park
  09/22/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Tempe Tempe Beach Park
  09/21/06	Ballet Under the Stars - Glendale Historic Sahuaro Ranch Museum
  06/01/06- 06/04/06	Balanchine Festival Symphony Hall
  05/13/06- 05/14/06	The School of Ballet Arizona's Annual Spring Performance Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  03/24/06- 03/26/06	Raymonda and Other Works Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  02/17/06- 02/19/06	Mosaik Symphony Hall
  12/09/05- 12/27/05	The Nutcracker Symphony Hall
  11/03/05- 11/06/05	Romeo and Juliet Symphony Hall
  09/23/05	Ballet Under the Stars - Glendale Historic Sahuaro Ranch Museum
  09/23/05	Ballet Under the Stars - Glendale Historic Sahuaro Ranch Museum
  09/22/05	Ballet Under the Stars - Mesa Steele Indian School Park
  09/21/05	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix Steele Indian School Park
  09/16/05	Ballet Under the Stars - Tempe Tempe Town Lake
  06/05/05	The School of Ballet Arizona's Spring Performance Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  06/02/05- 06/05/05	Innovations Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  03/31/05- 04/03/05	Coppelia Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  02/19/05	Ballet Arizona - Fire and Ice Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  02/17/05- 02/20/05	Valentine Fire Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  12/19/04	Ballet Arizona - Children's Holiday Nutcracker Party The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
  12/03/04- 12/26/04	The Nutcracker Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  12/02/04	Ballet Arizona - Nutcracker Angel Night Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  10/28/04	Ballet Arizona - Pointe to Pointe
  10/17/04	Ballet Arizona - Best Fest
  10/14/04- 10/17/04	La Sylphide Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  09/24/04	Ballet Under the Stars - Tempe Tempe Town Lake
  09/23/04	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix Steele Indian School Park
  09/22/04	Ballet Under the Stars - Phoenix Washington Park
  09/21/04	Ballet Under the Stars - Glendale Historic Sahuaro Ranch Museum
  09/20/04	Ballet Under the Stars - Mesa Red Mountain High School