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Grand Canyon University is sponsoring Ballet Arizona's current mainstage production of Septime Webre's ALICE (in Wonderland), extending a partnership with the company that dates to 2017, Ballet Arizona said in a post authored by Paige Manne.

The relationship began with Ballet Under the Stars, described by Ballet Arizona as a program that brings free performances to public parks across the Valley each fall. Independent coverage from AZ Big Media and the Daily Independent confirms the program's multi-community footprint. GCU's support also underwrites Class Act, a companion initiative that introduces students from Title I schools to classical ballet and gives them the opportunity to perform choreography for their families.

Last season, GCU sponsored Frida, a production Ballet Arizona describes as inspired by the life and art of Frida Kahlo and choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.

Christel Mosby, identified in the post as GCU's Chief Marketing Officer, said in a statement: "Grand Canyon University is proud to support Ballet Arizona and its commitment to making the arts accessible to all."

GCU's current-season sponsorship of ALICE (in Wonderland) is active now.

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  1. balletaz.org retrieved 2026-05-06T08:11:37.402432+00:00
  2. yourvalley.net retrieved 2026-05-06T08:11:37.402432+00:00
  3. AZ Big Media retrieved 2026-05-06T08:11:37.402432+00:00

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