Robert Joffrey

Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15  (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.

Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.

Joffrey Ballet Receives $5M Gift From Grainger Foundation To Endow & Rename Joffrey Academy Of Dance
by Joshua Wright - Sep 26, 2024

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
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 26, 2024

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
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 18, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

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.