2014–2015 season

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Napoli

Today's Masters

All Balanchine

World Premiere at Desert Botanical Garden

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Nayon Iovino in The Four Temperaments. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

Swan Lake withThePhoenixSymphonyatSymphonyHall

choreography:IbAndersenafterPetipa Music: PeterIlyichTchaikovsky

Of all the great classics, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet of all time. A

story of romance, sorcery and betrayal, and centered on one of life’s most recognizable

themes – good triumphing over evil. Ib Andersen infuses Ballet Arizona’s production

withanewpassionthatembodiesallthebeauty,strength,andgraceofclassicalballet.

thursday, October 30, 7 pm friday, October 31, 7:30 pm saturday, november 1, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, november 2, 1 pm & 5:30 pm

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Swan Lake

Natalia Magnicaballi and Ballet Arizona dancers in Swan Lake. Choreography by Ib Andersen. Photos by Rosalie O’Connor.

The Nutcracker withThePhoenixSymphonyatSymphonyHall

choreography: Ib Andersen

Music:PeterIlyichTchaikovsky

ThemagicofThe Nutcrackerilluminatesthestagewithmorethan150performers,

hundreds of costumes and the beauty and athleticism of Ballet Arizona’s nationally

recognized dancers. A timeless holiday tradition for all ages.

" Ballet Arizona’s 'Nutcracker' is one of the three finest productions

of the nearly 20 I’ve seen across America." – Alistair Macaulay, The New York Times

presented by

The nuTcracker

friday, December 12, 7:30 pm saturday, December 13, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, December 14, 1 pm & 5:30 pm Wednesday, December 17, 7 pm thursday, December 18, 7 pm friday, December 19, 7:30 pmsaturday, December 20, 2 pm & 7:30 pm

sunday, December 21, 1 pm & 5:30 pmtuesday, December 23, 2 pm & 7:30 pmWednesday, December 24, 1 pmfriday, December 26, 2 pm & 7:30 pmsaturday, December 27, 2 pm & 7:30 pmsunday, December 28, 1 pm

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Ballet Arizona dancers in The Nutcracker. Choreography by Ib Andersen. PhotosbyRosalieO’Connor.

Napoli – United States Premiere withThePhoenixSymphonyatSymphonyHall

choreography: August Bournonville, staged by Ib Andersen

Music: EdvardHelsted,H.S.Paulli,NielsW.GadeandH.C.Lumbye

BalletArizonapresentstheUSpremiereofoneofthemostrenownedballets

by legendary ballet choreographer August Bournonville.

Napoli is a festive and uplifting story of Gennaro, a poor fisherman, and his beloved

Teresina.Teresinaiswashedawayinagreatstormonlytoberescuedbyseanymphs

ruledbyanevilseaspirit.Thecouple’slovemustovercometrialsandtemptationsso

thatlightprevailsoverdarknessinthebesttraditionofRomanticism.

thursday, february 12, 7 pm friday, february 13, 7:30 pm saturday, february 14, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, february 15, 1 pm & 5:30 pm

napoLi

The Royal Danish Ballet dancer Thomas Lund in Napoli. Choreography by August Bournonville. Photo by Martin Mydtskov Rønne.

The Royal Danish Ballet dancers Peter Bo Bendixen and Tina Højlund in Napoli. Choreography by August Bournonville. Photo by Martin Mydtskov Rønne.

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United States Premiere

TheFishermanandHisBride

Today's Masters atOrpheumTheatre

“ Mr. Andersen has made his Company one of the most musically

intelligent in the world…full of vitality and adult individuality.”

– Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times

LaughalongwithAlexeiRatmansky’sdelightfulLe Carnaval des Animaux (Carnival

oftheAnimals)asawhimsicalmenagerieofanimalscomestolife.BalletArizona’s

Today's Masters puts today’s acclaimed choreographers in the spotlight for a

programofcreativeanddiverseworks.

thursday, March 26, 7 pm friday, March 27, 7:30 pm saturday, March 28, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, March 29, 1 pm

Today'S MaSTerS

Jillian Barrell and Myles Lavallee (left) and Ballet Arizona dancers in Le Carnaval des Animaux. Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Photos by Rosalie O’Connor.

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All Balanchine withThePhoenixSymphonyatSymphonyHall

choreography: George Balanchine

“ One of the most striking developments in modern ballet is that there is now a trans-American, even trans-global, Balanchine diaspora. Ballet Arizona ranks among the most significant.”

– Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times

Stravinsky Violin Concerto–withadynamicscore,thisballetiscomprisedoftwocentralpasdedeux:contrastingtenderandromanticwithangularandmodern.

Square Dance – a Ballet Arizona premiere that combines the spirit and verve of an

Americanfolkdancewiththeprecisionandtechniquesofclassicalballet.

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue–fromBroadway'sOn Your Toes, balletformalitiesarekicked

aside for tap dancing and acting.

thursday, April 30, 7 pm friday, May 1, 7:30 pm saturday, May 2, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, May 3, 1 pm

aLL BaLanchine

Astrit Zejnati and Tzu-Chia Huang in Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.Ballet Arizona dancers in Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Subscribers enjoy the best seats in the house

World Premiere at Desert Botanical Garden Aworldpremiereproduction by Ib Andersen

Ib Andersen’s vision for dance in

thedesertcontinuestoevolve,take

chances, and challenge our emotional

boundaries.In2015,expectthe

unexpected as Ballet Arizona returns to

theGardentopresentMr.Andersen's

vision on a round stage surrounded by

theaudienceateveryangle.Itwillbe

asensoryexperienceunlikeanyother.

A presentation of movement, sound

andmultimediaonadesertstagewith

eachaudienceperspectivewholly

different from the next!

May 12 – 30, 2015 TuesdaythroughSaturday,

8 pm nightly

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worLd preMiere at Desert Botanical Garden

Ginger Smith and Michal Wozniak. Choreography by Ib Andersen. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

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Studio Spotlight DorranceTheatre

You’re invited to an intimate rehearsal featuring Ib Andersen and the dancers of Ballet

Arizona.StepinsidethestudioatBalletArizona’snewintimateDorranceTheatreand

experienceabehind-the-sceneslookateachupcomingproduction.Thisistheclosest

youwilleverbetotheworkwithoutbeingonthestage!Eachone-hourgathering

includes time for a Q&A discussion.

swan lake | friday, October 17, 7 pm

napoli | friday, January 30, 7 pm

today's Masters | friday, March 13, 7 pm

All Balanchine | friday, April 17, 7 pm

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Ib Andersen and Ballet Arizona dancers. Photos by Rosalie O’Connor.

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SprinG perforManceAdd this inspiring performance to your series!

TheSchoolofBalletArizonapresents Spring Performance

May 30 – 31, 2015 at the Orpheum theatresaturday, May 30, 2 pm & 7:30 pm sunday, May 31, 2 pm

Get a glimpse of the progression in ballet training, from beginning

studentstoadvanced-levelstudentsonthevergeofprofessionalcareers.

TheSpringPerformancedemonstratestheSchool’sremarkableaccomplishments

throughout the year and gives audiences the rare opportunity to experience a

performancebythenextgenerationofBalletArizona.Studentswillperformworks

choreographed for professional companies and ballets specially created for them

toshowcasetheiramazingtalentandtraining.

Photo by Brianne Bland.

suBscriBer Package Prices 2014–2015 SeaSon

Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Napoli and All Balanchine will be held at Symphony Hall. Today's Masters and Spring Performance will be held at Orpheum Theatre. Studio Spotlight will be held at Ballet Arizona's Dorrance Theatre.

Symphony Hall75North2ndStreet,Phoenix Accessible seating sections

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Natalia Magnicaballi and Ballet Arizona dancers in Swan Lake. Choreography by Ib Andersen. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

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2014–2015 season

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Napoli

Today's Masters

All Balanchine

World Premiere at Desert Botanical Garden

ORDERing is EAsy

Above:AmberLewisinLe Carnaval des Animaux.ChoreographybyAlexeiRatmansky.Cover:Tzu-ChiaHuangandSheaJohnsoninSwan Lake. Choreography by Ib Andersen. PhotosbyRosalieO’Connor.