Joffrey Ballet

Experience the Joffrey
Happening at Joffrey
Happening at Joffrey
The Nutcracker
Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in two-time Tony Award® winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece.


2023-2024 Season
Experience the energy of live performance. There is nothing else like it. 2023-2024 Season tickets now on sale.

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.

The Academy
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School 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.


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