Joffrey Ballet

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Review: Joffrey Soars in Opening Night Performance

The Joffrey Ballet finally made its pandemic-delayed debut as the resident dance company at the Lyric Opera House. And it did so by way of a beautifully constructed and exquisitely danced program of four works that found the company in absolutely stellar form.

An Extraordinary Leader in Extraordinary Times

Joffrey Board Chair Anne Kaplan receives distinguished honor from Crain’s Chicago Business.

We Are ‘Home’

“The moment the curtain goes up, it’s unreal.” Join us for Home: A Celebration, our inaugural program at Lyric Opera House, October 13–24.

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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.

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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.

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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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