Groundbreaking for New Ballet Arizona Building

[Helene]

Ballet Arizona just posted a photo to Facebook

of dancers who took part in the groundbreaking ceremony earlier today.

The building will house the school, studios, rehearsal space, and costume storage, as well as be used for community events.

Congratulations to the company!

[Helene]

There's a great photo of Sarah Chisholm and Beau Campbell in tutus and hard hats in this article brief article about the state of the arts in the Phoenix/Valley area:

http://www.bizjourna...ong-uptick.html

[Tara]

I've driven by the location and it is indeed a nice large building with easy access to and from the area metro train. I take class regularly at Ballet AZ and while the caliber of actual ballet is rather high the standard of studio/office facility is not what these artists, students and employees deserve.They have more than earned the right to work in a state of the art complex. I've seen some of the plans and renderings of the new studio and offices and I definitely feel that this upcoming move is going to be just what this company needs to become more of a "known player" on the national ballet scene. I look forward to seeing them blossom in their new environment.