Dance Beyond Classical Ballet

Ballet Arizona presents its annual spring program of Today’s Masters. The dynamic presentation is composed of contemporary ballets from Ib Andersen, Ballet Arizona artistic director, as well as guest choreographers Nayon Iovino, Ballet Arizona dancer, and Alejandro Cerrudo, resident choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance. Ballet Arizona offers five performances, March 22 – 25, at Orpheum Theatre.

The shows feature innovative choreography that transcend the traditions of classical ballet, including a light and fun new ballet and world premiere by Ib Andersen, Pelvis, with music by Danish String Quartet and a reprise of his ballet Afternoon of the Faun, with music by Claude Debussy.

Guest choreographers Cerrudo and Iovino also have exciting performances to showcase.

Cerrudo presents Never Was, a Ballet Arizona premiere, with music by George Frederic Handel and Henry Purcell, and PacoPepePluto with playful music by Dean Martin.

Up-and-coming choreographer Iovino presents another new work, Threads, featuring eclectic music ranging from vocal based, to electronic, to classical by Ensemble Art Sonic, Cartola, Neil Percy, Sufyvn and Philip Glass. Iovino’s ballet explores the spaces in between events and the reflection and personal evolution that happens in those quiet times.

“Today’s Masters is a wonderfully artistic expression of contemporary choreography by three tremendously talented choreographers,” says Samantha Turner, Ballet Arizona’s executive director. “Experience a brilliant and dramatic evening as the performances take you on an avant garde journey of ballet and dance.”

Today’s Masters

March 22 – 25

Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix

For more information/tickets, visit balletaz.org.