Robert Joffrey

Robert Joffrey (1930–1988) was an American dancer, choreographer, and company director who co-founded the Joffrey Ballet with Gerald Arpino in 1956.

Gerald Arpino: Gerald Arpino was an American dancer and choreographer who co-founded the Joffrey Ballet and led it after Joffrey’s death. His long partnership with Joffrey began in 1956 and continued as the company’s defining leadership bond.
American ballet: American ballet is the tradition of ballet performance and training developed by companies and artists in the United States. Joffrey’s company became a prominent example of an American institution with an unusually broad repertory.
The Nutcracker: The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, first performed in 1892. Joffrey’s reconstruction of the original 1892 production brought a historically informed version to new audiences.
1956 in ballet: The year 1956 marked the founding of the Joffrey Ballet by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. The company began in this year as a small troupe touring schools and community venues.
The Joffrey Ballet: The Joffrey Ballet is an American dance company founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. Joffrey built this company into a home for both classical repertory and contemporary choreography.
Astarte: Astarte is a 1967 ballet by Robert Joffrey and artist Alexander Nicholas, staged with a rock score and elaborate visual design. This work demonstrates Joffrey’s willingness to test ballet’s theatrical and musical boundaries.
The Green Table: The Green Table is a 1932 antiwar ballet choreographed by Kurt Jooss. Joffrey’s company revived this politically charged work, reflecting his commitment to preserving significant modern repertory.
Ballet training: Ballet training is the systematic study of classical ballet technique, movement, and performance. Joffrey’s early dance education supplied the technical foundation for his work as a performer and director.
Martha Graham: Martha Graham was an American modern dancer and choreographer who developed a distinctive technique and repertory. Joffrey’s exposure to modern dance helped shape his openness to work beyond classical ballet.
Billboards: Billboards is a 197 billboard? Joffrey’s repertory embraced choreography shaped by popular music and contemporary culture.

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