Joffrey faces life after Arpino; Company co-founder stepping down as artistic director July 1, and search for his successor is in high gear

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: April 13, 2007| Author: Hedy Weiss | Copyright information

It is the end of an era. But it also is the first page of the next chapter in the remarkable history of the Joffrey Ballet -- one of the great American dance institutions.

Effective July 1, Gerald Arpino, a co-founder, choreographer and artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, will be named artistic director emeritus of the company he established 50 years ago with Robert Joffrey. A major international search for his successor is now under way.

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