Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Joffrey Ballet

If you haven’t yet seen the new documentary “Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance,” find a screening and go! The movie eloquently traces the history and contributions of the Joffrey Ballet, which started from nothing and became a leading force in … Continue reading

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The Concert

Choreography: Jerome Robbins Music: Frederic Chopin Premiere: New York City Ballet, 1956 Watch a video  In “101,” Balanchine calls The Concert “a charade in one act,” and, indeed, the piece is like a series of comedic sketches. The ballet begins … Continue reading

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