The Joffrey Ballet

About The Joffrey Ballet
Celebrating 68 years of artistic excellence

Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its company artists, extensive repertoire, academy, and community engagement programs.

Considered one of the premier dance companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as one of the largest dance companies and dance education providers in Chicago and the greater Midwest region.

MISSION, VALUES, AND HISTORY
Mavericks of American Dance

The Joffrey Mission
The Joffrey Ballet believes in the positive, transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality per­formances, education, and innovation.

Values of IDEA—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
As a member of Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, The Joffrey Ballet has adopted Dance/USA’s statement on core values of equity and inclusion.