Ballet Arizona

BALLET ARIZONA'S
2009-2010 SEASON

Swan Lake

One of the most beloved ballets of all time

Swan Lake tells the story of a prince's love for a princess turned into a swan by a sorcerer's curse. Accompanied by one of Tchaikovsky's most memorable scores with choreography by Ib Andersen and Olga Evreinoff after Petipa/Ivanov.

Performed at Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony Nov 5-8
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Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker

“The finest that can be found anywhere in the world.”

Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, Ib Andersen’s spectacular re-imagining of this holiday classic has become Arizona’s favorite holiday happening. Don’t miss what critics are calling “magical" and “Five stars out of five!”

Performed at Symphony Hall Dec 11-27
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The Sleeping Beauty

A Valentine's Day Treat

Indulge in the romance of Valentine's Day with the elegance of dance. True love awakens with a kiss as Ballet Arizona presents its premiere of The Sleeping Beauty. Considered one of the greatest classical ballets, this heart-warming fairytale has enchanged audiences for more than 100 years with its brilliant choreography and timeless score by Tchaikovsky.

Choreography by Marius Petipa with additional choreography and staging by Ib Andersen.
Performed at Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony Feb 11-14
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Classic Innovations

A triple bill featuring Ballet Arizona premieres

An intriguing selection of beauty and brilliance with a world premiere by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and In the Night, a ballet explores love with simmering emotion, choreographed by jerome Robbisn, known as one of the most influential personalities of contemporary ballet.

Performed at the Orpheum Theatre March 26-28
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Ib Andersen's PLAY

A fresh and inventive work of art

Andersen describes this ballet as a "seven-course meal". It showcases a variety of emotions and feelings from playful to sensual and features teh entire corps of over 30 dancers. This performance is aesthetically intriguing with imaginative choreography, costume and lighting design.

Performed at the Orpheum Theatre May 14-16
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Balanchine Classics

Three works from teh father of American ballet.

A varied program showcasing the genius of George Balanchine. With the exotic choreography and powerful story of the Prodigal Son, the classical elegance of Divertimento No. 15, and the intrigue of teh modern The Four Temperaments, it is a compelling collection of true Balanchine classics.

Performed at Symphony Hall June 11-13
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