Chicago Ballet
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There are many Chicago ballet companies and schools within this city. Discover about the different places and find out how ballet influences this city!
Inside the city of Chicago, it is glowing with schools, companies and dance organizations. Ballet is a great part of this city as it's bursting with places supporting this beautiful art form. Let me give you a concise outlook on ballet in Chicago so you can begin to see how many different choices there are for current dancers to train and learn..... Joffrey Ballet www.joffrey.org Joffrey Ballet was formed in 1965 and is a dance company that have become one of the most recognizable arts organizations in America. In 1965 the company made its debut as the Joffrey Ballet and by 1966, they were invited to become City Center's resident ballet company. The company currently has 42 dancers from international places such as Cuba, Spain, England and also America itself. The company have appeared in well-known movies, such as "Save the Last Dance" (2001) and "The Company"(2003). The company is located in Chicago, in its first permanent home, the Joffrey Tower. The Academy of Dance is the official school of The Joffrey Ballet and offers dance to students of all ages, levels and backgrounds. Ballet Chicago www.balletchicago.org Under the direction of Daniel Duell, Ballet Chicago provides pre-professional classical ballet training. Concentrating on the Balanchine technique, it is made up of several parts including a school and a pre-professional performing company. The School of Ballet Chicago provides comprehensive training and prepares students for professional careers. The Ballet Chicago Studio Company is made up of advanced-level students from the associate school, and recreates the professional dance company experience. The Chicago Ballet Center www.chicagoballetcenter.org The center builds on the classical tradition and the rich cultural tradition of dance. They combine fine artistry and original choreography with a contemporary edge to create the enduring classics of the 21st Century. The center consists of The Chicago Ballet School and The Chicago Ballet company. The center is located in West Diversey Avenue, Chicago. Chicago Festival Ballet www.chicagofestivalballet.com Chicago Festival Ballet is a professional ballet company that was founded in 1989 by choreographer, Kenneth von Heidecke. The company perform a repertoire of classical, romantic and neoclassical works in venues around the United States. Traditional performances include the classic ballets, such as The Nutcracker and Cinderella. The company is currently made up of professional dancers from the United States, South America and Cuba. The company has an associate school, Von Heidecke's School of The Chicago Festival Ballet. In 2000, Dance Spirit Magazine identified the school as one of the top four ballet schools in the Chicago metro area.
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