Artistic leadership

Our directors

Decades of performance, teaching, and creative leadership shape every Phoenix Ballet production.

Slawomir Wozniak

Artistic Director

Slawomir Wozniak

Born in Poland, Slawomir Wozniak trained at the Poznań ballet school and became a principal dancer of Teatr Wielki in Łódź before joining the National Opera in Warsaw as a first soloist. His career has included leading roles across the classical and modern repertory and guest appearances with national companies throughout Europe.

A medalist at international ballet competitions in New York and Nagoya, he is also a graduate of Ballet Pedagogy at the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music. His choreography has been presented by the Polish National Ballet, Poznań Opera House, and Phoenix Ballet.

Irena Wozniak

Ballet Mistress

Irena Wozniak

Irena Wozniak trained at the State Ballet School in Gdańsk and performed as a soloist with Wrocław Opera House, Teatr Wielki in Łódź, and the Warsaw National Opera. Her repertory included Cinderella, Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and The Nutcracker.

Since moving to Arizona, she has trained hundreds of dancers at Master Ballet Academy. Her students have earned medals and scholarships at international competitions, guided by her passion for classical technique, expression, and detail.

Staff

Company team

  • Heather Hudak General Manager
  • Krista Piepenburg Office Manager
  • Brandi Rivadulla Nutcracker Coordinator
  • Ewa Bulgara Company Artist
  • Thereska Company Seamstress
  • Tammy Vining Boutique Manager

Governance

Board of Directors

  • Sterling Mann Chairman
  • Sherry Anderson
  • Lisa Stefani

Take part

Experience the artistry.

See Phoenix Ballet’s artists bring classical tradition and new work to the stage.