Joffrey Ballet
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Winning Works
We are thrilled to announce the five winners of the 2026 Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Fran Diaz, Julia Feldman, DaYoung Jung, Daniel Ojeda, and Alexandra Schooling. Each will choreograph an original work created for the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet Conservatory, Trainees, and Joffrey Studio Company.
Eugene Onegin
Following the incredibly favored Anna Karenina, choreographer Yuri Possokhov and composer Ilya Demutsky have teamed up again for the Chicago premiere of Eugene Onegin, a full length-production inspired by Alexander Pushkin's poetic novel.
2026-2027 Season
The Joffrey Ballet invites you on a mesmerizing journey through sweeping theatrical worlds and unforgettable storytelling.
Joffrey Celebration
See you on the dance floor
Celebrate seven decades of rhythm, reinvention, and revolution at the Joffrey Celebration—Chicago’s most anticipated event of the year. For one dazzling evening, Studio Joffrey transforms into a disco-era dream where sequins shimmer, cocktails sparkle, and the fearless spirit of 1978 comes alive.
About Joffrey
Advancing dance through artistic excellence, innovation, and arts education.
About Joffrey
The Company
Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, The Joffrey Ballet ranks as one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a diverse roster of artists that represent more than 13 countries.
Grainger Academy
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet provides training and education to all ages, levels, and backgrounds. The Academy’s award-winning programming has been lauded by parents and educators nationwide.
Community Engagement
Joffrey Community Engagement, the largest provider of dance education in Chicago Public Schools, advances equitable access and high-quality arts learning for the youth of Chicago.
Winning Works is Why We Should All Care About Ballet
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Joffrey’s next season includes The Sleeping Beauty, Liliom and a love letter to Chicago
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