Joffrey Ballet

Happening at Joffrey

Happening at Joffrey

The Nutcracker

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

15th Annual Winning Works

We are proud to announce this year's winners, Karley Childress, Roderick George, Shota Miyoshi, Alejandro Perez, and Keelan Whitmore.

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.

2024-2025 Season

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

About Joffrey

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

About Joffrey

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.

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.

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.

Become a member of our donor family.

Consider a tax-deductible gift to The Joffrey Ballet and help keep us dancing.

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This website was developed thanks to a generous grant from Alphawood Foundation Chicago for the Joffrey’s Audience Development Initiative.