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Jeffrey's Ballet Company has been performing since 1956. In 1962 Alvin Ailey was asked to chorography a dance for the company. I have downloaded Rites of Spring parts (1-3). enjoy
In 1956, a time during which most touring companies performed only reduced versions of ballet classics, Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino formed a unique six-dancer ensemble that toured the country in a station wagon pulling a U-Haul trailer, performing original ballets that were created by Robert Joffrey. While Joffrey stayed in New York City to teach ballet classes and earn money to pay the dancers' salaries, Gerald Arpino led the troupe across America's heartland. The ensemble's first performance in a major city occurred in Chicago in 1957. The Joffrey Ballet originally settled down in New York City, originally named the Robert Joffrey Theatre Ballet. In 1962, modern choreographer Alvin Ailey was invited to make a work for the company. Rebekah Harkness was an important early benefactor and she made international touring possible (Soviet Union, 1963). But in 1964 she and Joffrey parted ways.Joffrey Ballet 1989 Rite of Spring (1 of 3)
Joffrey Ballet Rite of Spring 1989 (2 of 3)
Joffrey Ballet 1989 Rite of Spring (3 of 3)
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