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Ballet Arizona is the Valley of the Sun’s premier ballet company, established in 1986 from the merger of Phoenix Ballet, Arizona Dance Theater, and Ballet West Arizona. Today, under the artistic leadership of Daniela Cardim (appointed in 2024 and the first woman to hold the role), the company continues a bold tradition of artistic excellence, community engagement, and dynamic programming. Based in Phoenix, Ballet Arizona offers a rich repertoire that blends classical ballets with contemporary works, performed in iconic venues around the region.