Joffrey Dance Movie

National broadcast Dec 28, 2012 at 9pmET, PBS American Masters

For anyone interested in contemporary dance and the vagaries of having an arts organization since the Seventies, Bob Hercules’ doc is a must see

Whether a dance fan or not, this film will definitely convince you to part with your hard earned money for a chance to watch the dancers in performance

Now available on iTunes and Amazon

Sheds perspective on today’s dance world through the lens of Joffrey’s pioneering vision. A film not to be missed

“Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance” is an exhilarating piece of dance history

It’s a story about American ballet, but also a story about daring people who gleefully threw themselves into the whirlwinds of controversy.

Scintillating with edgy, raw, passionate energy…The film reveals a legacy of gutsy change and innovation.

A story that needs to be told

An important piece of not only the company’s history, but also of dance history…the heritage of dance deserves it.

A bountiful feast for true dance lovers, as well as a thrillingly human story of artistic endeavor for everyone to savor.

A deeply archived and circumspect history of the Joffrey dance company…a perfect white swan …(with) marvelous footage of the early ballets

A long-overdue tribute to Robert Joffrey and his vibrant company, the Joffrey Ballet.

All the angst and elation is brilliantly captured in the film through the people who were there at the time.

Entertaining and enlightening and sure to please lovers of dance

Ballet fans will want to get their hands on a copy of Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, a thrilling new documentary.

A compelling tale well told, blessed with emotionally generous characters and infused with joy, suspense, tragedy and redemption.

The story of the Joffrey Ballet – a thrilling, touching and turbulent account – must be seen.

For dance fans, this is a movie well-worth watching

A marvelous celebration of dance

Hosannas and hallelujahs for the new documentary on the Joffrey Ballet.