Dancer Diaries | Baden-Baden, Germany

Dancer Diaries

The Joffrey had the good fortune of touring to Baden-Baden, Germany in late September, to perform in Festibalhaus Baden-Baden's 'The World of John Neumeier'. We gave Company Artists Yumi Kanazawa, Fernando Duarte, Nae Kojima, and Reed Henry disposable cameras to document their journey. Witness their tour experience alongside them as they traverse the stunning European streets, rehearse for the upcoming performances, and enjoy time on and off the stage.

Yumi Kanazawa

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Day 1 in front of the stage door! We’re all excited to see the theater and start our day of class and rehearsals!

Barre buddies, Coco and Zach!

Valentino and pianist Jorge in the studios by the piano in between barre and center!

Valeria, Alberto, and Amanda after our first tech rehearsal of Liam Scarlett's Hummingbird.

Ladies in the dressing room after the last show! Packing up and getting ready to head back to Chicago.

Fernando Durate

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After our first Company class in Germany! We are so excited to perform in this beautiful city.

Blake, Fernadno, and Evan in their dressing room, getting ready for the first evening of performances!

Olivia getting ready to perform Hummingbird.

Fernando and Dylan backstage after performing Hummingbird.

Thank you, Baden-Baden. It's been a pleasure.

Nae Kojima

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Arrived in Baden-Baden. We cannot wait to perform in this beautiful theater!

After recovering from jet lag, we quickly got into rehearsals. Lauren and Hyuma were rehearsing their part in Under the Trees' Voices.

Natali doing her makeup! 

Pre-performance hugs! So excited to perform Under the Trees' Voices.

Valeria and Yumi enjoying their mimosas. 

Reed Henry

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After a long flight, we finally arrived at our hotel! Soaking up the beauty of this place.

The boys getting ready in our dressing rooms with stunning views from the window.

Xavi and Basia backstage during tech!

Lauren and Anabelle enjoying some much-deserved rest after three performances.

Exploring these stunning European streets before we head back to Chicago. So lucky to be here!