Joffrey generations: expanding the territory.(former members of the Joffrey Ballet)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: May 1, 1996| Author: Zuck, Barbara | Copyright information

Former members of the Joffrey are continuing the company's tradition by showing Joffrey style dances in their own companies. Dayton Ballet director Dermot Burke created a five work repertoire called 'The Joffrey Legacy' with other former Joffrey members. Works of other former members are discussed.

Dayton, Ohio, would not seem to be the first place one would look for evidence of the lasting impact of Robert Joffrey, late cofounder of the Joffrey Ballet, who died in 1988--unless you ...

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