LYCOS RETRIEVER
Ballet: Joffrey Ballet
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A rock classic: Astarte remembered; a former member of Joffrey Ballet recalls the company's controversial 1967 multimedia ballet. (how choreographer Robert Joffrey, dancers Trinette Singleton and Maximiliano Zomosa and others contributed to the creation of this work) (Cover Story)
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Tharp ... worked with the Joffrey Ballet company, founded in 1957 by Robert Joffrey. She choreographed Deuce Coupe for them in 1973, using pop music and a blend of modern and ballet techniques. The Joffrey Ballet continued to perform numerous contemporary pieces, many choreographed by co-founder Gerald Arpino.
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Joffrey is famous for training dancers and placing them in companies throughout the world including the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Because of its unparalleled leadership and artistry, the school stands at the forefront of American dance education and classical ballet training.
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