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Happening at Joffrey

Tickets On Sale Now | Carmen

From the choreographer of the critically acclaimed Frankenstein, the Joffrey presents the U.S. premiere of Liam Scarlett's Carmen, a tale of love, betrayal, and defiance set within the gritty confines of a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain.

2026 Winning Works Call for Artists

The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet is seeking emerging artists to submit applications for the Grainger Academy's Sixteenth Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition.

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2025-2026 Season

The Joffrey Ballet celebrates our 70th anniversary as one of the world’s most sensational dance companies and 30 years of calling Chicago home.

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Welcoming Board Chair Jim McDonough

Named one of Crain's Chicago Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy, McDonough steps into the role of Board Chair of The Joffrey Ballet.

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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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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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