Joffrey Ballet

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The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.

2024-2025 Season

Join us for a season loaded with exhilarating experiences, compelling narratives, and fascinating new worlds, all at the Lyric Opera House.

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Introducing Joffrey's new Family Series

Save up to 25% off for the whole family to experience the magic with our new Family Series, featuring Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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Grainger Academy

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from 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.

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About Joffrey

Advancing dance through artistic excellence, innovation, and arts education.

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The Company

Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, The Joffrey Ballet ranks as one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a diverse roster of artists that represent more than 13 countries.

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Grainger Academy

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet provides training and education to all ages, levels, and backgrounds. The Academy’s award-winning programming has been lauded by parents and educators nationwide.

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Community Engagement

Joffrey Community Engagement, the largest provider of dance education in Chicago Public Schools, advances equitable access and high-quality arts learning for the youth of Chicago.

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