Photo Credit: Katie Miller

On June 16th, The Joffrey Ballet’s “Joffrey for All” is coming back to the Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago for a free event featuring world-class program clips, according to a recent press release from The Silverman Group. Yuri Possokhov’s Andante, Cathy Marston’s Heimat, Carousel: A Dance by Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, and more are scheduled to be featured next month. Family-friendly movement classes by companies like the Poetry Foundation and Ensemble Español plan to be offered at 4:15PM[CST] and the professional performances start at 5:30PM [CST].

The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater: “The Joffrey for All free performance is truly a gift to the people of Chicago, offering the opportunity to see works by powerhouse choreographers, in addition to pieces illustrating the breadth of our Academy and Community Engagement programs. I am especially delighted to share an excerpt from Carousel: A Dance by Christopher Wheeldon, which will be the final performance by retiring artist Christine Rocas, who celebrates 20 illustrious years at the Joffrey. Audiences will also see works from our upcoming 2024-2025 season: Yuri Possokhov’s Andante and Cathy Marston’s Heimat (a preview of the beauty to come in our season opener, Atonement).”

Joffrey President and CEO Greg Cameron: “The first-ever Joffrey for All free performance took place in June 2023, opening our arms to over 7,500 Chicagoans in the heart of the city. This year, with gratitude to our Producing Sponsor, Gallagher, we are planning an even larger celebration by partnering with community organizations for free dance workshops to allow everyone to experience the joy of dance. The Joffrey for All free performance reflects the collaborative spirit of the city of Chicago and the power of the arts to bring people together.”

Click here to read the entire press release on BTSCelebs’ Facebook page.

A Special Thanks to The Silverman Group and The Joffrey Ballet for the info and images.