Internationally renowned, Chicago-based ballet company, THE JOFFREY BALLET presents a unique repertoire that encompasses masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works of today, featuring modern re-envisionings of classic fairy tales, premiere works that explore the complexities of the human experience and relationships, and performances set to contemporary symphonies.
Andante
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov | Music: Dmitri Shostakovich
Yuri Possokhov’s captivating choreography ignites the stage as three extraordinary dancers weave a compelling tale of desire and devotion in a mesmerizing ménage à trois. Prepare to be enthralled by sleek partnering, potent athleticism, and a simmering sensuality as a radiant woman, with her elegant and languorous grace, moves between her ardent suitors. Set to the evocative music of Dmitri Shostakovich, this is a breathtakingly beautiful and powerfully moving performance that will resonate long after the curtain falls.
All That Remains
Choreography: Nicolas Blanc | Music: Ezio Bosso
This premiere work from Joffrey’s Nicolas Blanc unfolds beneath a sky of clouds and rain, where three dancers trace the contours of memory, love, attachment, and separation. Inspired by the deeply emotive music of Ezio Bosso, the work is a meditation on connection and loss – a poetic journey that nourishes Blanc’s profound artistic bond with the composer’s spirit and sound.
Under the Trees’ Voices
Choreography: Nicolas Blanc | Music: Ezio Bosso
Under the Trees’ Voices examines the persistence of community and connection in the age of distance and isolation. Set to Bosso’s Symphony No. 2, Blanc’s choreography arose from his observations of the nuances of people’s temperaments during the spring of 2020 as the weather became warmer and the chill of pandemic restrictions thawed. In four distinct sections, it imagines a future of hope and unity, reminding us that we are better together than alone.
Princess and the Pea
Choreography: Dani Rowe | Music: Jim Stephenson
From choreographic storyteller Dani Rowe comes a whimsical and comical ballet inspired by the timeless tale of “The Princess and the Pea.” This modern re-envisioning has a dual nature – a surface of enchantment and humor, underpinned with universal themes of justice and freedom. When her parents are unjustly “canned and banned” in the authoritarian world of Pea Town, young Penelopea embarks on a daring quest for freedom and justice. Armed with a magical heirloom seed packet and her unexpected ally Tom, a life-sized heirloom tomato, Penelopea embarks on a daring journey to win an annual Mattress Tournament to win back her parents’ freedom. As she battles the oppressive Master Pea, Penelopea discovers the power of individuality and growth, leading to a revolution that transforms Pea Town into something no one could have ever expected.
