Joffrey Ballet

Experience the Joffrey
Happening at Joffrey
Happening at Joffrey
'The Little Mermaid'
Neumeier’s beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 tragic folk tale follows the tormented mermaid on a journey between the divergent worlds of land and sea—one utterly complex, the other magnificently serene.

2023-2024 Season
The Joffrey's 2023–2024 Season at Lyric Opera House features a Chicago debut of a full-length gothic masterpiece set in the dawn of modern science; a program of three ballets featuring a world debut; the return of a Swedish tour de force; and a holiday tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation.

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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