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Review 1 for Ballet Arizona
WELL DONE
Symphony Hall @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @
Posted 02/14/2012
by DRRAD1
Featured Review
I TOOK MY WIFE TO THE SLEEPING BEAUTY BALLET ON HER BIRTHDAY FEB. 12 AND WE BOTH ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH.
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Review 2 for Ballet Arizona
A Holiday Treat!
Symphony Hall @
- Phoenix @
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- Sat, Dec 19, 2009 @
Favorite moment: The dancing lady with all of the children. She was hysterical! In addition, Clara was wonderful! @
Posted 12/22/2009
by BalletFan18
Location:Tucson
Featured Review
Ballet Arizona put on a great Nutcracker. After several years of purchasing tickets in hopes of a "real" Nutcracker, this was the first rewarding performance. The dancers were wonderful and very professional. The location was great, and for being further back in seating, the show was still easy to view and enjoy. The special effects were wonderful as well, overall... a true holiday treat. I will be attending next year without a doubt. Even the gift table was exciting. I couldn't resist purchasing several nutcrackers and an ornament.
Symphony Hall @
- Phoenix @
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- Sat, Dec 19, 2009 @
Favorite moment: The dancing lady with all of the children. She was hysterical! In addition, Clara was wonderful! @
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Review 3 for Ballet Arizona
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, Jun 1, 2013 @
Posted 06/03/2013
by Anonymous
Could have done more with lighting effects.
Too many individual vignetts happening at one time.
No story behind the ballet that was set to a classical work.
Too many individual vignetts happening at one time.
No story behind the ballet that was set to a classical work.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, Jun 1, 2013 @
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Review 4 for Ballet Arizona
Topia
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Posted 06/03/2013
by HJM1967
Very nice performance & loved the play of lights on the landscape behind the stage!
Food & drink were also good!
Food & drink were also good!
Distractions from the performance were sounds & smells from the diesel engines nearby and lights from the baseball stadium on Priest Dr.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
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Review 5 for Ballet Arizona
TOPIA- shortest and most expensive performance
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, Jun 1, 2013 @
Posted 06/03/2013
by jose9909
Location:phoenix
Since the ballet was held in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, I didn't expect that the performance would actually take place in a parking lot. There were a couple of moments when the vegetation was illuminated which was lovely but otherwise one had no idea of the actual setting. The performance was too short and too costly, though the dancers executed a beautiful performance.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, Jun 1, 2013 @
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Review 6 for Ballet Arizona
Topia was amazing
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Posted 06/03/2013
by John999999
Location:Phoenix
The ballet and setting were both amazing however i was very disapointed by how a short a performance it was. 40 minutes, I thought the end was an intermission. What I saw was amazing.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
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Review 7 for Ballet Arizona
Awesome
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Desert lit up in the background @
Posted 06/02/2013
by Corinne11
This was an incredible show. Being outdoor and watching the ballet with the desert as the background was a unique experience. Would recommend it to anyone.
The choreography was incredible.
Great show!!!
The choreography was incredible.
Great show!!!
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Desert lit up in the background @
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Review 8 for Ballet Arizona
Topia is an unforgettable journey
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Posted 06/02/2013
by gettawaygal
Location:Phoenix, Arizona
From the spectacular desert setting, the backdrop of the DBG and Papago Park, to the stunning choreography and fantastic performers, the experience of Topa is a unique and unforgettable journey through the wonders of nature as expressed through the human form - simply wonderful.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
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Review 9 for Ballet Arizona
Totally Unique Experience
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Favorite moment: We loved the lighting on the landscaping behind the stage. Quite unique. @
Posted 06/02/2013
by Het261
Location:Litchfield Park, AZ
The food tent offered fabulous choices and the restrooms were elegant! We have never attended an outdoor ballet before and it was absolutely delightful. The lighting on the hills and plants in the background was superb. The length of the program was just right.. not too long, not too short. A real treat.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Favorite moment: We loved the lighting on the landscaping behind the stage. Quite unique. @
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Review 10 for Ballet Arizona
beautiful lightning
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Favorite moment: the lighting of the landscape was beautiful....it took my breath away @
Posted 06/02/2013
by jimmerzz
Location:live in north scottsdale
this was the SHORTEST ballet that I have ever experienced. money charged was too much for what I experienced. NOT next year or any year.
seating at the table was a rip-off..if any one goes, they should just get the general admission bleachers..better viewing by 200%
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 31, 2013 @
Favorite moment: the lighting of the landscape was beautiful....it took my breath away @
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Review 11 for Ballet Arizona
Topia at Desert Botanical Gardesn
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Posted 06/01/2013
by Cailey
This was a beautiful show against a stunning backdrop of the desert and Papago Buttes. The show is not very long though. I would have loved for it to go on all night.
Be aware that if you buy seats at a table, you might not get the seat you reserved. When we arrived the two others at our table had taken our seats and no one seemed to know seats were reserved.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
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Review 12 for Ballet Arizona
Stunning!
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
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- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The mountain and desert lit. @
Posted 06/01/2013
by Grengie
Location:Avondale Az
Topia was a wonderful experience start to finish. The lighting was dynamic and transformative. Bravo to the dancers, they were lovely.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The mountain and desert lit. @
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Review 13 for Ballet Arizona
Topia was surperb!
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
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- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Was when the lights reflected on the trees behind the stage to make them look like they were dancing too. Truly beautiful! @
Posted 06/01/2013
by shpar
Location:Chandler
The sight of the fabulous dancers against the backdrop of the Desert Botanical Gardens was just wonderful. My only complaint was that it was too short. The whole ballet was just an hour. I was so enthralled that I was ready for a short intermission and to come back for more. I know the piece was choreographed to Beethoven's Symphony No 6, so obviously when that ended the ballet ended. The bottom line is that I really enjoyed it and I hope Ballet Arizona continues a relationship with the botanical gardens.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Was when the lights reflected on the trees behind the stage to make them look like they were dancing too. Truly beautiful! @
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Review 14 for Ballet Arizona
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Posted 06/01/2013
by Anonymous
I was expecting a beautiful performance and that is exactly what I got.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
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Review 15 for Ballet Arizona
Topia was terrific
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- Phoenix @
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- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
Posted 06/01/2013
by TEECEE04
Location:Phoenix
Beautiful evening and very good food, The dancing was wonderful and the lighting was spectacular. A nice breeze made the lit trees dance along with the ballet company. We're looking forward to next year.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Thu, May 30, 2013 @
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Review 16 for Ballet Arizona
TOPIA
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Wed, May 29, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The lighting throughout was spectacular! @
Posted 05/31/2013
by PrescottGrammy
Location:Prescott, AZ
TOPIA was a great show! I took my granddaughter who is turning 13 to celebrate her birthday. We had a fabulous time. However, I believe that sitting in the "general" seating up in the stands w/ the same chairs that are at the tables would be better seating. There is so much going on at once on stage that sitting up higher (we were at ground level, second row) would give you a better view of the entire show. Next time we attend a show, this is where we will sit.
Beautiful performance, thanks!
Beautiful performance, thanks!
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Wed, May 29, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The lighting throughout was spectacular! @
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Review 17 for Ballet Arizona
Topia
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, May 28, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When the 11 male dancers formed a line at an angle and danced half way across the stage. They all looked like Michealangelo's "David" in motion! @
Posted 05/30/2013
by Dreadrone
Location:Surprise, AZ
The dancers demonstrated incredible physical agility . The natural setting of the Papago Mts., and desert foliage against colored lights was magnificent. I was a bit disappointed it was only one hour long. My husband would have liked a written interpretation of the what the dancers were portraying. Overall, a memorable evening.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Tue, May 28, 2013 @
Favorite moment: When the 11 male dancers formed a line at an angle and danced half way across the stage. They all looked like Michealangelo's "David" in motion! @
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Review 18 for Ballet Arizona
Topia Not Worth It
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, May 25, 2013 @
Favorite moment: the end @
Posted 05/28/2013
by BoredwithTOPIA
We were disappointed from the moment we entered the Desert Botanical Gardens and were told where to go for the performance. Despite much promotional material that makes you think it is in the gardens, it isn't! It's in the parking lot. Very deceptive advertising. When you call in to the box you are told there is table service. Not so, instead you wait in separate lines for wine and catered food. The food wasn't even from Gertrude's! The name "Topia" suggests a nature-related performance; instead, you get a series of forgettable vignettes with no theme at all. The dancers' heights were mismatched and there was an overweight one to boot. The final straw was the windblown dust in the eyes! Not at all worth the money spent for a tableside performance.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Sat, May 25, 2013 @
Favorite moment: the end @
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Review 19 for Ballet Arizona
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 24, 2013 @
Posted 05/28/2013
by themommi
Location:Phoenix
This is a simply lovely and powerful display of technique and beauty. It was beautiful in it's simplicity and the setting was sublime.
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 24, 2013 @
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Review 20 for Ballet Arizona
Beautiful!!
Desert Botanical Garden @
- Phoenix @
, AZ @
- Fri, May 24, 2013 @
Posted 05/28/2013
by Dancer212
Topia was spectacular ... one of the highlights of the year. The unique setting of the Botanical Garden and the beautiful choreography combine to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Not to be missed!!
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- Phoenix @
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- Fri, May 24, 2013 @
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