Archstone Consulting, a leading Strategy & Change, Operations, and CFO Advisory management consultancy, today announced that it will sponsor the world-class Joffrey Ballet as a Corporate Partner at the Choreographer's Partner level for the 2007-2008 Season. The involvement of Archstone Consulting comes at an exciting time for The Joffrey Ballet, as the company announced a new Artistic Director, Ashley Wheater, in September.

A forward thinker and true visionary, Mr. Wheater has presented a three-year artistic plan that includes performances of new works and treasures from the Joffrey vault. Mr. Wheater's appointment is of true historical significance. Having received the blessing of co-founder and current Artistic Director Emeritus, Gerald Arpino, Ashley Wheater brings with him sterling credentials and a brilliant artistic vision. The Joffrey is planning to move this Season into its first permanent home, some 45,000 square feet in the heart of Chicago's Theatre District. The new Smithfield Properties development at 8 E. Randolph Street will serve as a permanent location for the city's most compelling dance company, giving rise to the artists of tomorrow through training, mentoring and educating young audiences and dancers. Support from Archstone Consulting will help The Joffrey Ballet continue the positive momentum generated by our 50th Anniversary Celebration as the company reaches out to new audiences in Chicago and throughout the world.

"We are extremely proud to support one of the world's leading dance companies and look forward to an exciting 2007-2008 season," commented Mark Schmeling, Central Region Leader and CFO Advisory Practice Leader of Archstone Consulting. "The Joffrey has always served as an important community cultural treasure for the city of Chicago, and we are excited to be aligned with an organization that is known to consistently perform at the highest level."

"As we embark upon our next 50 years as a world-class arts organization from our new, permanent home in Chicago, we're very happy to have Archstone Consulting as a corporate sponsor," said Christopher Conway, Vice President of Development of The Joffrey Ballet. "They, too, have a rich history of bringing their expertise directly to individual communities and we're excited to have such a strong partner in Chicago."

About Archstone Consulting
Archstone Consulting is a leading independent Strategy & Change, Operations, CFO Advisory and Brand Innovation management consultancy, specializing in delivering strategic, operational, IT and CFO advisory services to the consumer products, retail, life sciences, manufacturing, and services sectors. Archstone Consulting offers experienced support, efficient execution and measurable results. Complimenting this industry expertise is The Hazelton Group, one of the Archstone Consulting companies. The Hazelton Group is a leading, research based brand innovation firm, specializing in growth through new product innovation, brand positioning and rejuvenation and global brand development. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Archstone Consulting has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, London, New York, San Francisco and Toronto.

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