I just posted this on the Links forum, but wanted to post it here, too. There have been so many unfortunate stories lately -- companies in turmoil, or sudden turnover, or running out of money or all three -- that it's nice to have a success story. Ballet Arizona was drowning in debt a year ago, had a tiny subscription base, and Andersen has turned it around. There are some good Danes

Ballet Arizona sparkles with 'Autumn Program'

.....In little over a year, artistic director Ib Andersen and executive director Sherry New have scoured and polished the once dispirited and drooping Ballet Arizona into a gleaming gem.
http://www.azstarnet.com/star/tue/11023BalletAZ.html

Did anyone see them perform?

I think Sonora did -- Sonora, we await your words [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sorry - I have been away. Some comments on the Ballet Arizona performance will follow!!

Thanks, Sonora. Good to "see" you again -- please do write some comments, when you have the time.