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The Joffrey Ballet eventually settled down in New York City, under the name the Robert Joffrey Theatre Ballet. In 1962, modern choreographer Alvin Ailey was invited to make a work for the company. Rebekah Harkness was an important early benefactor and she made international touring possible (Soviet Union, 1963), but in 1964 she and Joffrey ...
The Joffrey group was heavily dependent on funding from heiress and arts patron Rebekah Harkness. As her investment increased, she reportedly demanded a greater say in the company's operation. In 1964, this culminated in a split that led Harkness to establish her own ballet troupe. Eleven Joffrey dancers, including Jhung, joined the Harkness ...
Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets.
Joffrey Ballet School alumni (6 P) D. Joffrey Ballet dancers (11 P) Pages in category "Joffrey Ballet" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
The University of Akron and Joffrey Ballet School have forged a partnership for pre-professional dancers that will start in the fall.
Adult ballet classes are especially popular at Westside School of Ballet, a business whose 47-year existence has made it one of the most well-known and established ballet studios in the region.
Tina LeBlanc (born October 17, 1966) is an American ballet dancer, teacher and ballet master.She joined the Joffrey Ballet in 1988. In 1992, she joined the San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer.
At 11 years of age, Goodridge Cruz was the only child student accepted into adult classes. The same year, she landed her first professional dance role in the Joffrey Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker which premiered at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. [3]