JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE

Showings

THEATER 1 Sat, Sep 23, 2023 3:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:82
Release Year:2012
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Bob Hercules

Description

Featuring rare excerpts from seminal Joffrey works, JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE tells the story of this groundbreaking cultural treasure, known as the first truly American dance company. Narrated by Mandy Patinkin and directed by Hercules (BILL T. JONES: A GOOD MAN), this vivid portrait documents how the Joffrey Ballet revolutionized American ballet by daringly combining modern dance with traditional ballet technique, combining art with social statement, and setting ballets to pop and rock music scores. Produced by Una Jackman, Jay Alix, Erica Mann Ramis, and the late Harold Ramis. Post-screening discussion with director Hercules; former Joffrey dancer and Arpino Foundation board member Michael Anderson; and additional Joffrey dancers to be announced.