Though differing in mood, the three works in Joffrey’s Beyond Borders program are structurally of a type: abstract, ensemble-based, heavy on unison choreography that exhibits the patterns that can be formed by dancers forged according to an exacting technique. Featuring a world premiere by Chanel DaSilva, alongside a 2013 work by the late Liam Scarlett, […]
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Lyric and Joffrey, together at last
Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet announce in-person 2021-2022 seasons.
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The Joffrey unveils a new Boléro
Yoshihisa Arai choreographs a world premiere for Maurice Ravel’s hugely popular composition.
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The Times Are Racing has urgency, but lacks vision
Electric performances heat up a Joffrey program that could use more coherence.
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Four young dancers talk about their journey to the Joffrey
The newest company members have international roots but a common passion for the art.
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The Joffrey premieres a brand-new Anna Karenina
The ballet company built its Tolstoy adaptation from the ground up.
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Can Ashley Wheater sustain the Joffrey’s success?
The choreographer celebrates ten years as artistic director of the dance company. What might the next decade have in store?
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CPS lays off 140 teachers and 109 support staff members because of drop in student enrollment, and other Chicago news
Also, a new list says Saint Louis and Springfield are more dangerous than Chicago, and Mayor Emanuel has an in with the Joffrey.
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Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker takes a final bow
In its 60th season, the Joffrey Ballet performs its late founder’s beloved adaptation of the holiday classic one last time.
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Joffrey’s “Millennials” showcases the voices of ballet’s future
Three premiere works highlight the talent of the next generation of choreographers.
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Joffrey Ballet’s program of new works is an ‘American abstraction’—and a snooze
What’s it say when the Cubs are more fun to watch than the Joffrey?
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What Happens in LA . . .
On a Cinderella trip, the Joffrey rekindles an old flame.