activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 13
- Conducting community education and outreach programsBallet Arizona engages the community through school-day presentations, behind-the-scenes programs, free community performances, and family events, reaching over 35,000 residents annually.
- Conducting community education and outreach programsBallet Arizona provides school-day presentations, behind-the-scenes programs, free community performances, and family events, reaching over 35,000 residents annually to engage the community with ballet.
- Deliver community education and outreach programsProvides school-day presentations, behind-the-scenes programs, free community performances, and family events that reach over 35,000 residents annually, expanding access to ballet across Arizona.
- Host outdoor ballet events at Desert Botanical Garden Presenting Major Dance EnsemblesHosts annual outdoor ballet performances at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, including "Ballet in Bloom" and "Desert Lines," featuring sunset-viewing opportunities and double-feature performance formats set against the desert landscape.
- Offer ticket subscription and group booking programs Arts Ticket Access ProgramsOffers season subscription packages with up to 35% off ticket prices, priority seating, and pre-sale access, as well as group ticket discounts (15–30% off for groups of 10+), flexible payment options (50% deposit to secure, balance due one month prior), and a reduced $50 flat service fee for group bookings.
- Operate The School of Ballet Arizona with multi-level training programs Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides comprehensive dance education from pre-K through pre-professional levels via The School of Ballet Arizona, including Creative Movement for Toddlers (ages 2–4), Children's Division (ages 4+), Lower Division (ages 8+, four levels), and Upper Division (4–6 weekly classes in Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Modern, Flamenco, Men’s class, and Conditioning). The school also offers open adult classes in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as summer programs focused on artistry and discipline.
- Present classical and contemporary ballet productionsPresents full-scale classical and contemporary ballet performances annually, including productions such as The Sleeping Beauty, Frida, and ALICE (in Wonderland), featuring inventive choreography and professional dancers. These performances are staged in traditional theaters and outdoor venues, contributing to community engagement and artistic programming.
- Presenting classical and contemporary ballet performancesBallet Arizona stages a variety of ballet productions, including classical works like The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, contemporary ballets such as ALICE (in Wonderland) and Frida, and mixed repertoire programs showcasing inventive choreography. These performances are offered through subscription packages, group discounts, and special outdoor events.
- Presenting classical and contemporary ballet performancesBallet Arizona stages a variety of ballet productions, including classical works like The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, contemporary ballets such as ALICE (in Wonderland), and mixed repertoire programs showcasing inventive choreography. These performances are offered through subscription packages, group discounts, and special outdoor events.
- Produce annual student performances and showcase events Annual Student Dance Showcase & Festival ParticipationOrganizes two annual performances by students of The School of Ballet Arizona to highlight technical development and artistic growth, integrating select students into professional company productions.
- Providing dance education and training Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingBallet Arizona operates The School of Ballet Arizona, offering comprehensive dance training from pre-K to pre-professional levels. Programs include a Children's Division, Lower and Upper Divisions for formal classical ballet training, open adult ballet classes, Creative Movement for Toddlers, and summer programs. Students are integrated into professional performances.
- Providing dance education and training Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingBallet Arizona operates The School of Ballet Arizona, offering comprehensive dance training from pre-K to pre-professional levels. This includes programs for toddlers, children, and adults, with formal classical ballet training, specialized classes, and summer programs. Students are integrated into professional performances and showcase their talents in annual student performances.
- Providing dance education and training Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingBallet Arizona operates The School of Ballet Arizona, offering comprehensive dance training from pre-K to pre-professional levels. This includes programs for toddlers, children, and adults, with formal classical ballet training, specialized classes, and summer programs, integrating students into professional performances.
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- Providing pre-professional training through Studio Company Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingBallet Arizona operates a Studio Company that offers elite pre-professional training to dancers through professional exposure, understudying roles, and participation in company productions.
- Providing pre-professional training through a Studio Company Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingBallet Arizona operates a Studio Company that offers elite pre-professional training to dancers through professional exposure, understudying roles, and participation in company productions.
- Support choreographic development and pre-professional training Emerging Choreographer Mentorship & DevelopmentRuns a choreographic initiative that enables dancers to create original dance works and operates a Studio Company providing elite pre-professional training through professional exposure, understudying, and participation in company productions.
- Supporting choreographic development Emerging Choreographer Mentorship & DevelopmentBallet Arizona runs a choreographic initiative that enables dancers to create original dance works, fostering new artistic creations within the company.
- Supporting choreographic development Emerging Choreographer Mentorship & DevelopmentBallet Arizona runs a choreographic initiative that enables dancers to create original dance works, fostering artistic innovation within the company.
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- Accessible and Engaging Performance Design blended_ballet-contemporary_styleThe organization creates accessible and engaging performances by combining classical ballet with contemporary dance techniques to produce narrative-driven works that appeal to diverse age groups. This includes staging classical narrative ballets inspired by literary works and traditional choreography, often in collaboration with live orchestras, and presenting performances in unique outdoor settings to enhance audience engagement.
- Arts for Community Well-being and Engagement arts_for_community_wellbeingThe organization adopts a collaborative approach to community engagement, promoting the arts as essential for a balanced and thriving community. This includes delivering specialized community programs using professional instructors to reach diverse populations, and engaging a sports-oriented community through a combination of classical and contemporary ballet performances, education, and outreach.
- Arts for Community Well-being and Engagement arts_for_community_wellbeingThe organization takes a collaborative approach to community engagement, promoting the arts as essential for a balanced and thriving community, and uses professional dance instructors to deliver specialized programs for diverse groups, including older adults and individuals with disabilities.
- Audience Accessibility and Engagement through Flexible Ticketing and Group Outreach audience_accessThe organization increases audience engagement and accessibility by offering flexible subscription options and using subscription-based ticketing to provide benefits to recurring attendees, while also encouraging group attendance through tiered pricing, preferred seating, and flexible payment terms.
- Blend classical ballet with innovation and diversity classical_preservation_and_innovationBALLET ARIZONA preserves classical ballet traditions while commissioning new works and fostering organizational and community diversity to ensure artistic relevance and inclusivity.
- Classical Narrative Ballet with Live Orchestral Collaboration classical_narrative_balletThe organization stages classical narrative ballets, inspired by literary works and traditional choreography, to engage audiences through expressive storytelling and technical virtuosity, often collaborating with live orchestras to perform full-length ballets with iconic musical scores.
- Community Engagement through Arts for Well-being arts_for_community_wellbeingThe organization adopts a collaborative approach to community engagement, promoting the arts as a vital component for fostering a balanced and thriving community, and delivers specialized programs using professional instructors to reach diverse populations.
- Comprehensive Ballet Education and Individualized Artistic Development classical_ballet_educationThe organization provides comprehensive ballet education that emphasizes classical technique, artistry, and performance in a supportive environment with professionally experienced faculty. This approach is coupled with a commitment to individual growth, aiming to cultivate a love for dance and prepare students for careers in the arts or other fields.
- Comprehensive Classical Ballet Education for Artistic and Individual Development classical_ballet_educationThe organization provides comprehensive ballet education emphasizing classical technique, artistry, and performance in a supportive environment with professionally experienced faculty, fostering individual growth and preparing students for careers in the arts or other fields.
- Comprehensive Classical Ballet Education for Artistic and Individual Development classical_ballet_educationThe organization provides comprehensive ballet education emphasizing classical technique, artistry, and performance in a supportive environment, guided by professionally experienced faculty, to cultivate a love for dance and prepare students for careers in the arts or other fields through individualized growth.
- Comprehensive Classical Ballet Education for Artistic and Individual Development classical_ballet_educationThe organization provides comprehensive ballet education emphasizing classical technique, artistry, and performance in a supportive environment with professionally experienced faculty, fostering individual growth and cultivating a love for dance to prepare students for careers in the arts or other fields.
- Deliver specialized community programs via professional instructors specialized_community_programsProfessional dance instructors from The School of Ballet Arizona deliver targeted programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, ensuring high-quality, accessible arts engagement for underserved populations.
- Engaging Audiences through Classical Narrative Ballet and Live Orchestral Collaboration classical_narrative_balletThe organization stages classical narrative ballets inspired by literary works and traditional choreography, often collaborating with live orchestras to perform full-length ballets with iconic musical scores, to engage audiences with expressive storytelling and technical virtuosity.
- Engaging a Sports-Oriented Community through Blended Ballet and Outreach arts-education-outreachThe organization engages a sports-oriented community by combining classical and contemporary ballet performances with education and outreach, and by presenting accessible, narrative-driven performances that blend classical and contemporary techniques, sometimes in unique outdoor settings, to appeal to diverse audiences.
- Enhance engagement through site-specific outdoor performances site-specific outdoor performancesBy presenting ballet in unique outdoor settings, BALLET ARIZONA leverages natural scenery and immersive environments to deepen audience connection and broaden appeal beyond traditional theater spaces.
- Enhancing Audience Engagement and Accessibility through Flexible Ticketing and Group Outreach audience_accessThe organization enhances audience engagement and accessibility by offering flexible subscription options and using subscription-based ticketing to provide benefits to recurring attendees, while also encouraging group attendance through tiered pricing, preferred seating, and flexible payment terms.
- Enhancing Audience Engagement and Accessibility through Flexible Ticketing and Group Outreach audience_accessThe organization increases audience engagement and accessibility by offering flexible subscription options, providing cost savings and benefits to recurring attendees, and encouraging group attendance through tiered pricing, preferred seating, and flexible payment terms.
- Expand access through education and outreach in non-traditional markets arts-education-outreachBALLET ARIZONA combines classical and contemporary ballet with education and outreach to engage communities with strong sports cultures, increasing relevance and accessibility in less traditional arts audiences.
- Flexible Audience Engagement and Accessibility through Ticketing audience_accessThe organization uses flexible subscription options and group outreach strategies, including tiered pricing and preferred seating, to accommodate different budgets and preferences. This approach aims to increase audience engagement, provide cost savings, and enhance accessibility for recurring attendees and groups.
- Increase accessibility and audience retention via flexible subscription and group models subscription_modelBALLET ARIZONA uses subscription-based ticketing and tiered group pricing with flexible payment and seating benefits to lower financial barriers and encourage recurring attendance across diverse audience segments.
- Preserving Classical Ballet while Fostering Innovation and Diversity classical_preservation_and_innovationThe organization combines the preservation of classical ballet traditions with the commissioning of new, innovative works, while also emphasizing organizational and community diversity. This approach aims to keep the art form relevant and engaging for a broad audience.
- Preserving Classical Ballet while Fostering Innovation and Diversity classical_preservation_and_innovationThe organization combines the preservation of classical ballet traditions with the commissioning of new, innovative works, while also emphasizing organizational and community diversity to ensure the art form remains relevant and engaging.
- Promote arts as essential to community wellbeing through collaboration arts_for_community_wellbeingBALLET ARIZONA takes a collaborative approach to community engagement, positioning the arts as vital to a balanced and thriving community through inclusive programming and partnerships.
- Provide classical ballet education with individualized development focus classical_ballet_educationThe School of Ballet Arizona emphasizes classical technique and artistry while supporting individual growth, helping students develop a love for dance and preparing them for careers in or beyond the arts.
- Stage classical narrative ballets with live orchestral collaboration classical_narrative_balletBALLET ARIZONA stages full-length classical narrative ballets using traditional choreography and literary inspiration, enhanced by live orchestral performances to elevate artistic impact and audience experience.
- Storytelling through Classical Narrative Ballet with Live Orchestral Collaboration classical_narrative_balletThe organization stages classical narrative ballets inspired by literary works and traditional choreography, often collaborating with live orchestras to perform full-length ballets with iconic musical scores, to engage audiences with expressive storytelling and technical virtuosity.
- Use blended ballet-contemporary style for broader appeal blended ballet-contemporary styleBy combining classical ballet with contemporary dance techniques, BALLET ARIZONA creates accessible, narrative-driven performances that engage diverse age groups and expand audience reach.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Contemporary Council
A leadership group of young professionals supporting Ballet Arizona through engagement, fundraising, and community outreach
Education and Outreach Programs
Initiatives aimed at making ballet accessible to diverse audiences and providing dance education to youth
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Gives Day Partner — Participates in Arizona Gives Day to raise funds and community support
- Ballet Arizona Network — The School of Ballet Arizona is the official training school of Ballet Arizona.
- Box Office Partner — Handles group sales and ticketing inquiries for Ballet Arizona performances.
- Contemporary Council Network — Leadership council within Ballet Arizona composed of community and professional leaders
- Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Co-hosts Ballet in Bloom: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.
- Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborates on "An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden," hosting ballet performances within the garden's landscape.
- Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Hosts Ballet Arizona's outdoor performance series Desert Lines: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.
- Prima Circle Partner — Donor membership group supporting Ballet Arizona
- The Phoenix Symphony Partner — Performs live music for Ballet Arizona productions, including Romeo & Juliet.
- The School of Ballet Arizona Partner — Provides professional teachers for community engagement programs and integrates students into main company performances.