Ballet Arizona comes to Chandler for Ballet Under the Stars

Ballet Arizona presents Ballet Under the Stars, in partnership with City of Chandler and Chandler Center for the Arts, on September 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. This is the 27th Season of Ballet Under the Stars and the first time the event will be in Chandler.

Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Chandler’s residents to enjoy dance in the heart of downtown, complete with a stage, lighting, costumes, and beautiful Arizona weather.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary ballet. Prior to the performance stop by the Chandler Symphony’s instrument petting zoo, or the Chandler Public Library’s booth, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks on site, and make a craft at the Vision Gallery art booth. You won’t want to miss this event, perfect for the entire family and a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!

Founded in 1986 from the merger of three companies, Ballet Arizona has become the Southwest’s premier professional ballet company. After internationally acclaimed choreographer Ib Andersen joined Ballet Arizona as Artistic Director in 2000, he brought to Ballet Arizona artistic capabilities that had never before been seen in our state. Under his leadership, Ballet Arizona has mounted many seasons of successful ballet performances that have consistently received rave reviews not only locally but also in the center of the dance world, New York City.

Today, the company consists of about 30 dancers under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and arts leader, Daniela Cardim. Ballet Arizona is excited to follow her lead for the future of dance in Arizona.

For more information about the upcoming Ballet Under the Stars, visit balletaz.org or chandlercenter.org

Ballet Under the Stars, Image credit Ballet Arizona