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Ballet West’s Adam Sklute remembers Mr. Joffrey

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sheri Candler

Sunday marks the 24th year since Robert Joffrey passed away from AIDS related causes. The next few posts will be dedicated to his legacy through the memories of the Joffrey alumni who have been involved with our project. Anyone who … Continue reading →

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Gerald Arpino’s choreographic process

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Sheri Candler

This period in the 1970s was a time of great productivity for Gerald Arpino as a choreographer. His memorable pieces include Confetti (1970), Trinity (1970), The Relativity of Icarus (1974), Orpheus Times Light (1976), L’Air D’Esprit (1978), Suite Saint Saëns … Continue reading →

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The works of other choreographers: Jerome Robbins

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sheri Candler

Although Gerald Arpino was the house choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet almost from the beginning, the company did commission other work and license the work of well known choreographers. The works of Jerome Robbins, discovered and nurtured by American Ballet … Continue reading →

Posted in ballets of the Joffrey, history of the company | Tagged ABT, ballet, dance, In the Night, Interplay, Jerome Robbins, Joffrey Ballet, Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, Moves, New York Export: Opus Jazz, Robert Joffrey | Leave a comment

Kevin McKenzie’s recollections of his time with the Joffrey

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Sheri Candler

Current American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Artistic Director, Kevin McKenzie, danced with the Joffrey for a brief period in the mid 1970s. Trained in Washington, DC, McKenzie was destined for a classical ballet career and his main objective at age 18 … Continue reading →

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A Joffrey Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sheri Candler

In celebration of this day of love, we’re taking a look at 3 Joffrey Ballet pieces that have love and relationships at their heart. Love is a topic most often covered in art whether songs, paintings, plays or dance. Both … Continue reading →

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History of Joffrey II

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sheri Candler

In 1968, the Joffrey Ballet formed an apprentice company to groom young dancers for a life in the main company. Originally named The Joffrey Apprentice Company, it was managed by Lillian Moore. Upon Moore’s death, the program fell into limbo … Continue reading →

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Post NYC premiere, pre LA premiere

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sheri Candler

A big thank you is in order to all involved in the world premiere screenings this weekend in New York. We wish to express utmost gratitude to the Dance Films Association, Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Dance on … Continue reading →

Posted in alumni, film, history of the company, screenings | Tagged Ashley C. Wheater, Carole Valleskey, Colburn School, Dance Films Association, Dance on Camera, Film Society of Lincoln Center, Francoise Martinet, Jodie Gates, Joffrey alumni, Joffrey Ballet, Leslie Carothers Aromaa, Los Angeles premiere, Patricia Kennedy, Sasha Anawalt, Zipper Hall | Leave a comment

The making of Joffrey’s Astarte

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sheri Candler

Having secured regular income and a new home at New York’s City Center complex, the company was up and running again after the near disastrous break with the Harkness Foundation. The years 1966-69 were a fruitful time of creation of … Continue reading →

Posted in film, history of the company | Tagged Astarte, ballet, ballet history, contemporary ballet, dance, Dermot Burke, documentary, Emile Ardolino, film, Gardner Compton, Hub Miller, Joffrey Ballet, Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, Max Zomosa, Robert Joffrey, Trinette Singleton | 2 Comments

Alumna shares her Joffrey story- “The Prodigal Daughter”

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Sheri Candler

Many of you know that we have a channel on Soundcloud that features audio interviews with Joffrey alumni talking about their time in the company. There is a weekly release and we posted a new one today, as we do … Continue reading →

Posted in alumni, film, history of the company | Tagged American Ballet Theater, ballet history, Colorado Concert Ballet, Fernand Nault, Gerald Arpino, Harkness Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Suzanne Hammons | Leave a comment

Interview with Producer Una Jackman

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Sheri Candler

This interview excerpt is part of a longer talk with producer Una Jackman on what led her to make a film about the history of the Joffrey Ballet.  What led to making the film? “We were at the Joffrey’s Spring … Continue reading →

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