by Steve Sucato | Apr 7, 2023 | Career, Company Life, Pointe+
With roots that can be traced back to 1966, Ballet Arkansas has had an off-and-on history as a professional dance company. During a period in the 1980s, the company had some paid dancers and an academy, and it presented tours by Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolf Nureyev,...
by Rachel Hellwig | May 14, 2019 | Profiles, Training
It’s that time of year again: recital season! Memories will be made, including some hilarious ones. (Does it even count as a recital if something funny doesn’t happen?) We asked four pros to share their most humorous recital memories from their student...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 22, 2016 | Company Life
When you’re an emerging choreographer, nothing’s better than free space, beautiful dancers, exposure to artistic directors and a chance to showcase your work. From now until December 15, Ballet Arkansas is accepting applications for its Visions Winter 2017...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 13, 2015 | Company Life
When former Ballet West principal Michael Beardon took over Ballet Arkansas in 2013, he wanted to find ways to connect the small, 13-member company to the greater dance world and help its young artists develop. “The more interaction they have with knowledgeable...