Joffrey Ballet

Happening at Joffrey

Happening at Joffrey

Grainger Academy

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from Grainger Foundation to support the next generation of ballet and endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of The Joffrey Ballet.

Atonement

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston's 'Atonement' in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film.

Family Series featuring The Nutcracker and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Save up to 25% off for the whole family to experience the magic with our new Family Series, featuring Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

2024-2025 Season

Join us for a season loaded with exhilarating experiences, compelling narratives, and fascinating new worlds, all at the Lyric Opera House.

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.

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.

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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Consider a tax-deductible gift to The Joffrey Ballet and help keep us dancing.

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This website was developed thanks to a generous grant from Alphawood Foundation Chicago for the Joffrey’s Audience Development Initiative.