Robert Joffrey

Joffrey Ballet Receives $5M Gift From Grainger Foundation To Endow & Rename Joffrey Academy Of Dance

The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from Lake Forest-based Grainger Foundation to support the next generation of ballet and endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of The Joffrey Ballet; announced today by The Joffrey Ballet Board of Directors. Effective immediately, the Joffrey Academy of Dance will assume the name of Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet.

Review: THE JOFFREY+BALLET IN THE U.S. at NYPL for the Performing Arts Fascinates

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is now presenting a fabulous new large-scale exhibition, 'The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.' through March 1st.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Launches Joffrey Ballet Exhibition

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will soon present a new large-scale exhibition, The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. Despite The Joffrey Ballet's size and cultural impact, it has received scant scholarly attention to date. However, in 2017, the Jerome Robbins Dance Division acquired the entire Joffrey archive—the largest acquisition for The New York Public Library in a decade.

Joffrey Ballet Opens 2024-25 Season With US Premiere Of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT

Joffrey Ballet has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring the US premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT.

Tsai Hsi Hung, Thang Dao Selected for Joffrey Concert Group Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative

Joffrey Concert Group has announced the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI).

Jacob's Pillow to Present Roderick George With The Men Dancers Award This Month

Jacob's Pillow will present American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob's Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist, on Thursday, August 15, as part of this summer's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Member To Its Board Of Directors

Anne L. Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Shari Massey, Acting President and CEO, have announced the appointment of Ofelia Casillas to the Joffrey Board of Directors for the 2024–2027 term.

Joffrey Concert Group Offers Opportunities to Choreographers

The New York-based Joffrey Concert Group has announced the third annual Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI), offering an opportunity to two choreographers to create a work for the Joffrey Concert Group, to be performed at the Company's February 2025 New York concert season.

Contemporary Dance Series At Bryant Park Picnic Performances Beginning June 6

Discover the Contemporary Dance Series at Bryant Park Picnic Performances starting June 6, featuring Ayodele Casel, David Dorfman Dance, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Mark Morris Dance Group, and more.

Free Joffrey Ballet Performance Set for Pritzker Pavilion in June

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the programming for the Joffrey for All free performance, which will feature a mixed repertory program in Millennium Park by Joffrey Company Artists and students from the Joffrey Academy of Dance Community Engagement programs.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Presents New Exhibition on The Joffrey Ballet

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present a new large-scale exhibition, The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

Joffrey Concert Group & Limon2 Perform At ICONS DANCE FESTIVAL This Weekend

The Joffrey Concert Group has announced the 'Icons Dance Festival,' which this year welcomes guest company  Limón 2.

Joffrey Ballet Closes Season With Crowd Favorite, Alexander Ekman's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Joffrey Ballet concludes its season with a popular return of Alexander Ekman's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

The Joffrey Concert Group Will Host ICONS DANCE FESTIVAL Next Month

The Joffrey Concert Group has announced the 'Icons Dance Festival,' which this year welcomes Limón2, Lena Lauer, Artistic Director. 

U.S. Premiere of ATONEMENT & More Set for The Joffrey Ballet's 2024-25 Season

The Joffrey Ballet has revealed its 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Member To Its Board Of Directors And Appoints Two New Life Directors

Joffrey Ballet has appointed new members to leadership positions. Learn more about the company.

The Joffrey Ballet Remounts Crowd Favorite, Alexander Ekman's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, April 25- May 5

The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 2023-24 season with the return of Alexander Ekman's acclaimed Midsummer Night's Dream. Far from a Shakespearean tale, Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream is a mind-bending trip to a surreal realm of unearthly delights.

Joffrey Ballet to Continue 2023-24 Season With Mixed Rep Program STUDIES IN BLUE

The Joffrey Ballet continues their 2023-24 season with a mixed rep program titled 'Studies in Blue,' featuring captivating and meditative original works by Liam Scarlett and Andrew McNicol.

New York-Based Joffrey Concert Group To Perform At Ailey Citigroup Theater In February

The NYC-based Joffrey Concert Group will present, “In My Art” the culmination of the annual Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, for three performances, February 16 & 17, at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2023 Alex Dubé Scholarship Recipients

The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2023 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program.