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JoffreyNext Luncheon

Presenting Sponsor: Make it Better Foundation

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Peninsula Chicago | 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

11:30 AM | Registration
12:00 PM | Luncheon and Program
2:00 PM | Event Concludes

Join the Joffrey Women’s Board to celebrate women in dance, featuring acclaimed choreographer Chanel DaSilva, Secular Games stager and Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet Faculty, Anne O’Donnell Passero, and Joffrey Company Artist, Amanda Assucena.

Experience an inspiring conversation with Chanel, Anne, Amanda, and more influential voices from the Joffrey community, as they share their creative journeys and perspectives on the evolving role of women in dance.

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Celebrating Distinguished Women in Dance

Moderating the Conversation: Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director

About Ashley Wheater MBE

Joffrey Women's Board President | Farissa Knox

JoffreyNext Co-Chairs | Johanna Ferguson and Anne Forman

JoffreyNext Committee | Carolyn A. Blessing, Ellen Distelheim, Alexis Perez Gross, Sandi Hartstein, Megan N. Hoffmann, Marsha Kamen, Rachel Martell, Stephanie Nelson, and Cheryl Tama Oblander

About the Joffrey Women's Board

Founded in 2002, the Women’s Board advances the activities and prominence of The Joffrey Ballet as a leading cultural and educational institution.

Members embrace the spirit of philanthropy, expressing their passion for the Joffrey through advocacy and support. The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually for The Joffrey Ballet. Members promote special, mission-driven fundraising efforts, such as the En Pointe initiative and the Joffrey’s Community Engagement programs. 

Learn more here.