Performances
Ballet Arizona has a wide repertory of works by well-known choreographers such as Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp. Artistic Director Andersen also choreographs his own works for the company, and has reinterpreted many classical ballets including Coppélia, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. In October and November 2008, the company presented Andersen's new version of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The company performs regularly at Phoenix Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. "Pre-Performance Chats" are offered before all performances except The Nutcracker. Each performing season is kicked off with a series of free, outdoor performances known as "Ballet Under the Stars". The company has an active volunteer organization known as the "Esprit de Corps," which provides a number of services including hosting the company's annual Nutcracker Party.
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