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This leading U.S. troupe began as a small endeavor in 1956, a handful of dancers touring the country with station wagon and a U-Haul trailer, led by co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. For the next four decades, the Joffrey emerged as one of America's preeminent ballet troupes. By the 1980s, the troupe easily ranked third after the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in terms of international prominence. In 1988, Joffrey died of AIDS. Arpino continued alone, although hard times nearly shut down the organization. Arpino re-located the troupe in the mid-1990s to Chicago, where it flourished and endures as a top arts organization.
This leading U.S. troupe began as a small endeavor in 1956, a handful of dancers touring the country with station wagon and a U-Haul trailer, led by co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. For the next four decades, the Joffrey emerged as one of America's preeminent ballet troupes. By the 1980s, the troupe easily ranked third after the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in terms of international prominence. In 1988, Joffrey died of AIDS. Arpino continued alone, although hard times nearly shut down the organization. Arpino re-located the troupe in the mid-1990s to Chicago, where it flourished and endures as a top arts organization.
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Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock: Marriotts Ridge music department hauls in 38 awards at Fiesta-Val
Last month, the Marriotts Ridge High School music department competed against high schools from across the country in the Fiesta-Val Music Festival in Myrtle Beach, S.C. They returned home with a record 38 awards! Following is a list of the ensemble...Tags: High Schools, Sykesville, Mother's Day, Debbie Allen, Concerts
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Sinatra homage will be homecoming for Ellicott City dancer
The national touring production of "Come Fly Away," Twyla Tharp's sensual ballet/musical set to the songs of Frank Sinatra, breezes through Baltimore this week. One of the featured dancers in the show will look very much at home on the stage of the Modell...Tags: Bob Fosse, Music Theater, Concerts, Steve Martin, NBC (tv network)
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Emanuel's 'Rahmbo' image
Associated PressRahm Emanuel combines political instincts, White House experience and a Chicago tough-guy attitude - traits he's likely to need as President-elect Obama's new chief of staff. His combative style as political director in the early days of the Clinton...Tags: Wilmette, Treaties, Heads of State, Bill Clinton, Drama (genre)
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“Dance Moms” star Christi Lukasiak talks Chloe, Joffrey and the show’s new season!
Channel Guide MagazineThe last time I spoke with Dance Moms‘ Christi Lukasiak, the show’s second season was soon to premiere — and Lukasiak was still trying to wrap her head around her near-overnight transition from devoted mom perpetually trapped in a... -
Classical Corner
Ariel Quartet: The 65th and final season of Artists Showcase West concludes with the Israel-based ensemble, assisted by veteran pianist Menahem Pressler. The program holds works by Beethoven, Janacek and Dvorak. 3 p.m. Sunday at Downers Grove North High...Tags: Millennium Park, New Music Mondays Millenium Park, Festive Events, Music Industry, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Corrections and clarifications for Thursday, May 24, 2012
•A story on Page 1 of the A+E section Wednesday about the "Keys to the City" piano festival incorrectly reported that the Joffrey Ballet would perform. The Joffrey has withdrawn from the program. The Tribune regrets the error. -
Summit ends without giving Chicago a black eye
Once again, the whole world was watching. But Chicago didn't devolve into 1968 redux. It wasn't the combustible World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle, either. By that barometer, Chicago's turn as host of the NATO summit could be declared a success....
Tags: David Cameron, McCormick Place, Concerts, Garry McCarthy, NATO Summit
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Butterfly and ballet galas herald spring
Special to Tribune NewspapersUnder a delightful canopy of butterfly images, more than 600 patrons enjoyed this year's 14th annual Butterfly Ball to benefit the Peggy Notebaert Museum. Themed "Tour de Nature," this year's event celebrated the museum's new exhibition "Bikes! The...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Science, Museums, Rahm Emanuel
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Ardash Marderosian, 1930-2012
Ardash Marderosian was the principal trombonist for Lyric Opera's orchestra for nearly four decades and held the same position with the Grant Park Symphony for 29 years. He toured with the big jazz band-era greats, played regularly with the American...
Tags: Roosevelt University, Sammy Davis Jr., Russia, Music Industry, Tony Bennett
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Lineup for Dancing Festival announced
This year's all-free Chicago Dancing Festival will be held Aug. 20-25 at various locations, with the Houston Ballet, a couple of commissions of new works and an all-Chicago program fresh parts of the mix. One innovation involves a world premiere...
Tags: George Balanchine, Millennium Park, New Music Mondays Millenium Park, Arts, New York City
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May 2: Midday Fix - Joffrey Ballet
WGN NewsThe Joffrey Ballet's 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala Sunday, May 6 Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago Palmer House Hilton Ballroom 17 East Monroe Street Chicago Event will begin at 6:30 at the Auditorium...Tags: Roosevelt University
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Alvin Ailey, Joffrey and ABT part of Music Center's 2012-13 season
Culture MonsterChristopher Wheeldon’s acclaimed version of “Alice in Wonderland,” danced by the National Ballet of Canada, plus an array of repertory programs by Alvin Ailey, the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre are among the the highlights...
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