Ballet Tucson

There's nothing like the magic of the stage. ✨ Our new season has been announced and now we're daydreaming about stepping back into the theater. ❤️⁣
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Celebrate our 40th anniversary by becoming a 2026/2027 Season Subscriber! Get special discounts, exclusive benefits, reserve the best seats in the house for an exhilarating season: https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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Photos by Charles Cronenwett of Emma Pascual, Lauren Vogel, Whitney Hester, Francesca Poznanski, Duncan Barlow, Edward Oyarce-Solomon and Hunter Solomon.⁣

Prepare to fall in love with our most glamorous season yet, including the Ballet Tucson premiere of "Debonair" by three-time Tony Award Winning choreographer Justin Peck! Inspired by Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, and featuring stunning costumes by renowned designers Reid & Harriet, this dazzling ballet will sweep you off your feet. ✨⁣
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Secure the best seats in the house and special benefits by becoming a 2026/2027 Season Subscriber: https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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Photos by Carlos Chavez of Danielle Corte⁣, Hunter Solomon, Madeleine Kuebler and Edward Oyarce-Solomon⁣
Costumes by Reid and Harriet⁣
Hair by The Studio Hair Artistry⁣

🥂✨ Our 2026/2027 Season looks forward with bold ambition, celebrating a legacy of excellence and our excitement for the future. This is a season to savor and share, and we want you there for every moment! ⁣
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We invite you to join us by becoming a 2026/2027 Season Subscriber today! https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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Season Subscribers receive special discounts and exclusive benefits all season long in appreciation for your vital role in sustaining great ballet in our region. Thank you for being a part of our Ballet Tucson community! ❤️⁣
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Video by Charles Cronenwett, Kyra Shimogori and Margaret Mullin⁣
Spirit Garden choreography by Chieko Imada⁣
[NO HOLDS] barre’d choreography by Kiyon Ross⁣
Debonair choreography by Justin Peck ⁣
Emeralds choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust⁣ ⁣
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Video footage of Justin Peck's Debonair and Balanchine's Emeralds courtesy of Pacific Northwest Ballet⁣
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Last week at a special celebration Artistic Director Margaret Mullin received her OnMedia Arts Hero Award! ❤️🎉 ✨⁣
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The Arts Hero Award recognizes an individual whose generosity, leadership, and belief in the arts have made a lasting difference in our community. An Arts Hero is someone who champions creativity, supports access to the arts, and understands that vibrant cultural organizations help a city thrive. Margaret's leadership and artistic vision have allowed Ballet Tucson to flourish—bringing powerful performances, exceptional training, and meaningful community engagement to Tucson. Through her dedication, she has elevated our organization, expanded opportunities for artists, and worked to ensure that ballet is engaging and inspiring for audiences of all ages. ⁣
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Please join us in congratulating Margaret and all of the extraordinary Arts Heroes that make our community a better place. 🎊⁣
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Today we kick off our Summer Workshop, but we can't help looking back with pride at our annual school Spring Showcase last week. Bravo to all of our students! 💖👑🌹


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We are still dreaming about 𝘚𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨!✨ We could not be more proud of all of our students and their hard work this school year. Congratulations on another beautiful show!⁣

Photos by Margaret Mullin

Become a 2026/2027 Season Subscriber by June 1st and you will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card from ! ✨⁣
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Our 40th anniversary season looks forward with bold ambition, celebrating our legacy of excellence while embracing the extraordinary future that lies ahead. We invite you to be part of this milestone moment for Southern Arizona's professional ballet company by becoming a Season Subscriber!⁣
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https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘:⁣
• Save 20% on the entire season including 20% off⁣
additional single tickets.⁣
• Secure the best seats in the theater for all performances with our Gold Circle Seating.⁣
• Receive concierge service from Ballet Tucson staff⁣
including free and flexible ticket exchanges within the same concert.⁣
• Receive exclusive invitations to behind-the-scenes⁣
experiences including company rehearsals and classes.⁣
• And more!⁣
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𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪! https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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Photo by Carlos Chavez of Sarah Wilkerson⁣

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𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥! ✨Summer is almost here, and today is your final chance to claim your spot in one of our 2026 summer programs at The School of Ballet Tucson!⁣
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🩰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽⁣
June 1–27⁣
Tucson’s professional summer training intensive for dancers ages 9–20, in cooperation with the University of Arizona School of Dance⁣
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🩰 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽⁣
Cinderella: June 8–12⁣
Frozen: June 15–19⁣
For ages 3–9⁣
Each week, campers will enjoy ballet class, snack time, themed crafts, movie time, and rehearsals for a final performance. Our caring instructors create a fun, nurturing environment where children can build confidence, make friends, and experience the joy of dance.⁣
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🩰 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻/𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽⁣
June 8–19⁣
For teens and adults of all levels looking to build strength, confidence, and joy through dance. Whether your dancer is stepping into the studio for the first time or ready for a summer of serious training, we would love to dance with you!⁣
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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!⁣

https://ballettucson.org/school/workshops/

2025/2026 was one incredible season. If you loved it as much as we did, you'll be happy to know there's even more thrilling ballet moments to come as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!⁣
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Become a 2026/2027 Season Subscriber now to access special discounts, exclusive benefits and to reserve the best seats in the house!⁣ 🎟️
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https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
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Subscribe by June 1st and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Tucson Partnership gift card!⁣ 🎁❤️

Special thanks to our 2025/2026 Season Sponsors:⁣
Connie Hillman Family Foundation⁣
Florence and Larry Adamson⁣
Reinhaus Family Foundation⁣
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Photos by Carlos Chavez⁣
Choreography by:
Paul Gibson - Sense of Doubt⁣
Chieko Imada - Phantom of the Opera, Black Swan Pas de Deux, and Himiko⁣
Margaret Mullin - Clair de Lune Pas de Deux and Desert Dweller⁣
Kiyon Ross - 10: Un-A’frayed Edges⁣
Ron Cunningham - Bolero⁣
Matthew Neenan - Bacchus⁣
Brooke Amundrud - Mind Over Manner⁣
George Balanchine - La Source⁣
Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust⁣