by Amy Brandt | Aug 16, 2022 | The Latest, Training
Joffrey Ballet artistic director Ashley Wheater announced last month that the Joffrey Academy of Dance is starting a full-time Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program this fall. The school has appointed two new leaders to oversee the launch: Katlin Michael Bourgeois, who...
by Catja Christensen | Jul 8, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
July is full of outdoor performances, long-awaited returns to the theater, and tours across North America. Read and discover dance events in a city near you. Joffrey Ballet/Miami City Ballet Collaboration Premieres in Chicago The Joffrey Ballet presents the world...
by Kyra Laubacher | Apr 1, 2022 | Onstage, The Latest
Story ballets take center stage this month, including five premieres that offer fresh spins on familiar classics or bring new narratives to light. Read on to learn more about these innovative productions and the creative minds behind them. Louisville Ballet’s...
by Kyra Laubacher | Feb 22, 2021 | Instagram, News, Onstage
This past year, dance has taken a flying leap into the world of virtual performance, with dancer-led enterprises emerging along the way. Laptops and television screens have hence erupted as leading performance venues. But for the new Chicago-based production company...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jan 31, 2021 | Onstage
Updated on 2/6/2021 The ballet world has seen its share of ups and downs in the past year, but that hasn’t stopped dancers, choreographers and directors around the globe from creating inspiring new material. From new video projects to world premieres and...
by Lauren Warnecke | Sep 29, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles
A seasoned dancer, Dara Holmes’ career with The Joffrey Ballet has consisted of a lot of heavy lifting in the ensemble. “As a new company member, I was onstage all the time,” says Holmes, 28. “The older you get, the more you start to appreciate...
by Charlotte Barnett | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
A dancer’s job is rarely ever just to dance. They are also fitness experts, on-the-fly seamstresses, makeup artists and social media managers. On top of this, many are also taking on the role of “brand ambassador.” This title can mean a lot of...
by Lauren Warnecke | Dec 25, 2019 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
The Joffrey Ballet opened its 2019–20 season with Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre, where the title role propelled company dancers Amanda Assucena and Yumi Kanazawa to new heights. Assucena, as Jane, brought impressive complexity to the canonical heroine, who grapples...
