Joffrey Ballet

In 1956, Ballet teacher Robert Joffrey and choreographer Gerald Arpino formed a six-dancer ensemble that toured the country performing original ballets during a time when most touring companies performed mere reduced versions of ballet classics. The ensemble's first performance in a major city as the Joffrey Ballet occurred in Chicago in 1957. Although the Joffrey was originally established in New York and then at the Los Angeles Music Center (1982-1992), they would return to Chicago in 1995 and make it their permanent home.

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1956 - Ballet - Robert Joffrey - Choreographer - Gerald Arpino - Chicago - 1957 - New York - Los Angeles - 1982 - 1992 - 1995

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