Jami Kozemczak elevated to executive director beginning July 1, 2022 Following a nationwide search, Ballet Arizona is excited to announce its new executive director, Jami Kozemczak, will assume the appointment beginning July 1, 2022. She replaces Samantha Turner, who announced her departure in January and will conclude her tenure on June 30. As director of […]
The School of Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras are continuing their partnership with the performance of The Sleeping Beauty from June 3 through 5 at the Madison Center for the Arts. The production celebrates the accomplishments of both organizations and gives audiences a chance to experience a show by the next generation […]
The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in Scottsdale, and on around the entire metro area. As the pandemic loosens its grip, theaters, orchestras, opera companies and art galleries are rehearsing, hoping and […]
Ballet Arizona’s Ballet Barre and Contemporary Council are hosting a virtual cocktail workshop to support Ballet Arizona’s staff and programs. The event will be held on Thursday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The hands-on lesson will be led by Matt Farrow and Kaylee Nedley, owners of Iconic Cocktail Co., a local […]
The National Endowment for the Arts announced the nonprofit arts organizations recommended for direct funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The NEA funded 855 organizations including four in the city of Phoenix to support staff salaries, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs. Nine local arts agencies across […]
Ballet Arizona has received an Art Works grant of $30,000 from National Endowment for the Arts for Ballet Under the Stars, which runs Sept. 11-14 at community parks throughout the Valley. National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second […]
Ballet Arizona, the Valley’s only professional ballet, will kick off its new season with its 21st anniversary of Ballet Under the Stars — a free program that includes performances ranging from classical to contemporary. Ballet Under the Stars performances will take place from September 12 to 15 at four Valley locations in Tempe, Fountain Hills, […]
Following last-season’s sold-out performances, Ballet Arizona announces the return of its ground-breaking masterpiece, TOPIA, May 14-June 1. Ib Andersen’s ballet was created specifically for the Desert Botanical Garden inspired by the natural beauty of the Sonora Desert landscape. Audiences can arrive early to explore the Garden, dine at sunset, then experience the ballet performance under […]
Last week at Symphony Hall, pumpkins turned to coaches, rags transformed into ball gowns and dreams came true as Ballet Arizona triumphed with its enchanting take on “Cinderella.” This full-length ballet told the beloved story in three acts, with live musical accompaniment of Sergei Prokofiev’s buoyant score performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Choreographed by artistic […]
The School of Ballet Arizona has named Anthony Jones the new School Director following an international search for candidates — he will join the organization on February 12. Jones’ responsibilities will include overseeing The School of Ballet Arizona’s full range of classical ballet training, including its School Yeah program, Summer Intensive and Studio Company — […]
