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
" — Point of View Magazine TorontoWhether 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
" — CinemaEye TorontoNow 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
" — Seattle Dances“Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance” is an exhilarating piece of dance history
" — Seattle TimesIt’s a story about American ballet, but also a story about daring people who gleefully threw themselves into the whirlwinds of controversy.
" — The Stranger (Seattle)Scintillating with edgy, raw, passionate energy…The film reveals a legacy of gutsy change and innovation.
" — NOVU Newsweekly IndianapolisA story that needs to be told
" — Slant MagazineAn important piece of not only the company’s history, but also of dance history…the heritage of dance deserves it.
" — New York TimesA bountiful feast for true dance lovers, as well as a thrillingly human story of artistic endeavor for everyone to savor.
" — David Noh,Film Journal InternationalA deeply archived and circumspect history of the Joffrey dance company…a perfect white swan …(with) marvelous footage of the early ballets
" — Village VoiceA long-overdue tribute to Robert Joffrey and his vibrant company, the Joffrey Ballet.
" — The New YorkerAll the angst and elation is brilliantly captured in the film through the people who were there at the time.
" — Berkshire on StageEntertaining and enlightening and sure to please lovers of dance
" — Detroit NewsBallet fans will want to get their hands on a copy of Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, a thrilling new documentary.
" — Huffington PostA compelling tale well told, blessed with emotionally generous characters and infused with joy, suspense, tragedy and redemption.
" — Speaking of DanceThe story of the Joffrey Ballet – a thrilling, touching and turbulent account – must be seen.
" — Stage and CinemaFor dance fans, this is a movie well-worth watching
" — Examiner.comA marvelous celebration of dance
" — GoPride.comHosannas and hallelujahs for the new documentary on the Joffrey Ballet.
" — Dance MagazineIn 1953, Robert Joffrey started his school for young dancers called the American Ballet Center on the Avenue of the Americas in New York City. The school still functions today. He wanted to train dancers for the company he had … Continue reading
Posted in film, history of the company | Tagged American Ballet Center, ballet, ballet film, ballet movie, ballet training, barre, contemporary dance, documentary, Joffrey Ballet, Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, Robert Joffrey | Leave a commentThe Joffrey Company started in 1956 with a group of 6 dancers who toured around the United States in a station wagon pulling a trailer filled with costumes and tape recorded music. Joffrey had trained all of the dancers in … Continue reading
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