Tag Archives: The Joffrey Ballet

What is The Joffrey Ballet Up To Today?

Chicago’s top dance company, The Joffrey Ballet, is staying busy during this period of quarantine. Artistic team members/dancers are opening up to their audience like never before. Theme Ballet Weeks and the Train Like A Pro workout series gives everyone … Continue reading

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Theatre Review: “Jane Eyre”

“Jane Eyre” is a masterpiece that deserves to be seen again and again! On October 16, BTSCelebs attended the premiere of the classic “Jane Eyre” and was completely blown away. Cathy Marston’s adaptation was pure genius. It honored the original … Continue reading

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[Interview] The Joffrey Ballet’s Jane Eyre, Amanda Assucena, Promises a “Fearless” Season

On October 16th, The Joffrey Ballet plans to bring one of my favorite classics to life! “Jane Eyre” is the story of a girl who has to overcome unbelievable hardship to find her own happy ending. Following a terrible childhood, … Continue reading

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Theatre Review: “Across The Pond”

Victoria Jaiani_Rory Hohenstein_Photo by Cheryl Mann (Yonder Blue) “Across The Pond” is real life. The Joffrey Ballet premiered UK choreographers Andrew McNicol, Liam Scarlett and Andrea Walker’s art in the Auditorium Theatre on April 24th. “Yonder Blue” (McNicol), “Vespertine” (Scarlett) … Continue reading

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Dance Review: The Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works 2019″

“Winning Works” gets more refined year after year! This year, exceptional choreographers Edgar Zendejas, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Xiang Xu and Marissa Osato brought their ingenious art to the Chicago stage. Loving and accepting yourself seemed to be the message resonating in … Continue reading

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[Interview] Fabrice Calmels: An Artistic Master

Recently, BTSCelebs was given the honor of interviewing Joffrey Ballet veteran Fabrice Calmels. The artistic master, who hails from France, has been apart of the Chicago based company since the early 2000s.  Through dancing, he continues to set a great … Continue reading

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Anna Karenina: Joffrey’s World Premiere and First-Time Collaboration with Australian Ballet

From February 13-24, The Joffrey Ballet intends to bring “Anna Karenina” to the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, according to an official press release. The Leo Tolstoy classic envisioned by Yuri Possokhov will be brought to the Chicago audience through … Continue reading

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[Interview] Meet Professional Dancer Xavier Núñez

BTSCelebs was recently given the opportunity to interview award-winning dancer Xavier Núñez! He is one of the gifted dancers who officially joined The Joffrey Ballet this season. Xavier is best known for being a part of prestigious companies like American Ballet Theatre Studio … Continue reading

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New Dancers Officially Joining The Joffrey Ballet

Welcome to Chicago! According to an official press release from The Silverman Group, Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet will be opening their new season with more talented dancers! Derek Drilon, Anna Gerberich, Valentino Mongolia Zamora, Xavier Núñez, Princess Reid, Julia Rust, and Leticia … Continue reading

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Theatre Review: The Joffrey Ballet’s “Modern Masters”

“Modern Masters” is a must see! The Joffrey Ballet continues a season of excellence with its latest show running through February 18. “Modern Masters” pleasantly surprises you with the dynamic dancing in The Four Temperaments, Body of Your Dreams, Beyond the … Continue reading

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