Take a Field Trip to the ! Ballet Arizona’s 2013-2014 Student Matinee Season

Cinderella The Nutcracker October 31 December 12 One of the world’s best loved Critics call Ib Andersen’s fairy tales comes to life. Ib The Nutcracker “breathtakingly Andersen engages the timeless beautiful,” “magical,” “brilliantly tale of elegance, romance, and crafted,” “stunning,” “a total transformation. A lavish story delight.” audiences can rejoice in over and over again.

La Bayadère All Balanchine February 13 May 1 Set in exotic India, Ib Andersen’s Choreographer world premiere La Bayadère sets the bar for his protégé Ib follows the heartbreaking tale Andersen, who brings together of a temple dancer and a three works for this All Balanchine young warrior kept apart in life program: , Walpurgisnacht, and united only in death. and Western Symphony.

Ballet Arizona’s Student Matinee invites you and your students to experience professional dance productions during your school day, at a very low cost. Arts education can play a critical role in a child’s academic and social development. The Student Matinee program offers: • An abbreviated version of one of our regular season productions, suitable for students of all grade levels. • A question & answer “Meet the Dancers” session after the performance. • A study guide that aligns with the Arizona State Standards for Dance with the English Language Arts and Math Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as other downloadable enhancement materials for teachers to prepare their students for the ballet. All material is located on our website under Community Outreach/Student Matinees.

Performances begin at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. All performances take place at Symphony Hall. Programs are subject to change. Everyone in your group must have a paid reservation.

Students: $5 | Teachers and Chaperones: $10 (discounts & exceptions made for Title I schools) SEATING IS LIMITED – Register today by completing the reservation form on the following page. Questions? Email [email protected] or visit our website at balletaz.org.

Special offer for educators Teachers or group sponsors who bring students to any Student Matinee can receive a 20% discount on single tickets to any regularly scheduled Ballet Arizona production within the 2013-2014 season. You must mention this offer when ordering from the BAZ box office. Offer not valid through Ticketmaster or internet orders. Official 2013–2014 Student Matinee Reservation Form

Instructions Transportation 1. Fill out this form completely. Keep a copy for your records. • Performances are held at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St. 2. Email, mail, or fax completed form with credit card or PO number. • Bus and passenger van parking is provided. Specify the number If you are paying by check, email reservation form and send check of buses you will bring in the form below. by mail. (Email is the preferred method for making your reservation.) • Parking is not provided for vehicles; parking garages available: 3. Orders may be sent up to one week before an event, but seating is Civic Plaza West Garage, Regency Garage, Chase Garage. limited and subject to availability. Orders will be confirmed via email • 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. busses arrive within one week of receipt. 10:00 a.m. doors to hall open 4. In the event of a sellout, orders without payment or PO may be 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. dancer class and stage prep released three weeks before the event. Seats are not reserved until 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. performance payment or purchase order is received. Please call with questions. 5. Minimum group of 10 required.

Cancellations: If you must cancel your order, notify the education office at least three weeks before the day of the performance. There can be no refunds after that date. Ballet Arizona cannot provide refunds for students or groups who are absent on the day of the performance.

Contact person for your group: ______Phone: ______Email: ______School/Group: ______District/Group: ______Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______Fax: ______Check/Purchase Order #: ______Credit Card:  MasterCard  Visa  Amex  Discover Credit Card #: ______Exp Date: ______

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Show Date Number of Seats Price Per Seat Total Cost Grade Level(s) Number of Buses

Students: x $5 = Cinderella Thurs., Oct. 31 Adults: x $10 =

Students: x $5 = The Nutcracker Thurs., Dec. 12 Adults: x $10 =

Students: x $5 = La Bayadère Thurs., Feb. 13 Adults: x $10 =

Students: x $5 = All Balanchine Thurs., May 1 Adults: x $10 =

Send Check or PO to: Subtotal Questions? Contact:

Ballet Arizona Handling $5.00 Phone: 602.381.0184 Attn: Student Matinee Reservation Email: [email protected] 3645 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 TOTAL

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