07/29/2026
The Joffrey Concert Group is proud to announce the selected choreographers for the fifth annual Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI): Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle. This unique initiative reflects the company’s mission to nurture choreographic talent and provide access to valuable choreographic resources.
The Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative is a platform that supports the development of new dance work in contemporary, modern, and contemporary ballet styles. Through a competitive selection process, two choreographers are awarded a $2,500 stipend, 40 hours of rehearsal time over four weeks, and the opportunity to create a new piece with the Joffrey Concert Group dancers. Each resulting work, between 12 to 17 minutes in length, will premiere as part of a fully produced performance at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.
The 2027 CMCI performance, In My Art, will feature new works by Christian Denice, Duncan Lyle, and Joffrey Concert Group Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Bradley Shelver. Performances will take place February 19–20, 2027, at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City.
Click https://bit.ly/jcgcmci2027choreographers to learn more about our choreographers.
06/30/2026
As Pride Month comes to a close, our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive community continues. At Joffrey Ballet School, we believe that every dancer deserves to feel seen, respected, and empowered to express who they are. Pride is not limited to a single month. It lives in the way we support one another, celebrate individuality, and create space for every artist to thrive.
To our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, interns, alumni, and families: thank you for the passion, creativity, and perspectives you bring to our community.
Together, we move with pride. Today, tomorrow, and always.
Photographer: Rachel Neville at
Dancer: Karmil Suliman, a rising Year 3 Ballet Trainee.
06/13/2026
ATTENTION New York City & Tri-State Area Choreographers! The Joffrey Concert Group and the Joffrey Ballet Center present, Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative 2027.
The Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI) is a search for the dance makers of the future. Now entering its fifth season, CMCI serves as a platform for emerging choreographers to develop their creative voices while creating original work on the Joffrey Concert Group . Two New York City and Tri-State Area choreographers will be selected to create world premiere works through an immersive creative residency, collaborating closely with the company and exploring new ideas that push the boundaries of contemporary dance and contemporary ballet.
Selected choreographers will receive a $2,500 commissioning stipend, up to 40 hours of rehearsal time over a four-week creative process, and the opportunity to collaborate with the dancers of Joffrey Concert Group. Commissioned works will be fully produced and presented for a New York City Theater during the “In My Art” performance in February 2027.
The deadline to apply is July 17, 2026. Recipients will be notified by July 24, 2026.
Visit the “CMCI 26-27” link to learn more & apply!
https://www.joffreyconcertgroupnyc.com/choreographic-initiative
05/14/2026
In loving memory of Judy Rice, a gifted dancer, an electric performer, and an exceptional educator and mentor.
She was a member of Joffrey Concert Group and The Joffrey Ballet inspiring audiences across the globe, and her love and dedication to teaching shaped the lives of countless students.
Under the direction of Artistic Director John Magnus, she was a primary faculty member of the original Joffrey Midwest and instrumental in the development of the success of the program for many years.
We honor her life and her extraordinary legacy.
We extend our deep condolences to her family, friends, students, and our
Joffrey Ballet School community.
04/02/2026
Three companies. One powerful day of dance.
ICONS Dance Festival brings together three distinct artistic forces for a shared experience, where tradition, innovation, and cultural voice converge through a morning of master classes before an evening of performance.
Featuring the Joffrey Concert Group, The Ballet Hispánico, and the Limón Dance Company, led by Bradley Shelver, Blanca Huertas and Rodney Hamilton, and Dante Puleio, this lineup spans classical, contemporary, and modern traditions, shaping dancers with versatility, depth, and intention.
Train. Experience. Witness.
ICONS Dance Festival returns this April at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
Performances
📅 April 18 at 7:00 PM
📅 April 19 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Master Classes
📅 April 19 • 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Blanca Huertas and Rodney Hamilton, The Ballet Hispánico School
📅 April 19 • 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Dante Puleio, Limón Dance Company
📅 April 19 • 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Bradley Shelver, Joffrey Concert Group
Click "ICONS Dance Festival" on / link in bio or visit bit.ly/iconsdancefestival today!
03/31/2026
The ICONS Dance Festival returns to New York City this April at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
The ICONS Dance Festival performance night will showcase a dynamic repertoire, featuring works by the legendary José Limón, performed by Limón2 dancers, as well as compelling works presented by the Joffrey Concert Group dancers. BH2, Ballet Hispánico’s second company, appears with Sombrerísimo by celebrated choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, alongside newly commissioned work. This fusion of classical, modern, and contemporary styles promises a captivating experience for audiences of all backgrounds.
Performances
📅 April 18 at 7030 PM
📅 April 19 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
On April 19, the festival will also feature exclusive master classes led by Bradley Shelver, Dante Puleio, Blanca Huertas, and Rodney Hamilton.
Master Classes
📅 April 19 • 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Blanca Huertas and Rodney Hamilton, The Ballet Hispánico School
📅 April 19 • 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Dante Puleio, Limón Dance Company
📅 April 19 • 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Bradley Shelver, Joffrey Concert Group
Through performance and shared artistry, ICONS Dance Festival brings together companies whose work continues to move the field of dance forward.
Click "ICONS Dance Festival" on / link in bio or visit bit.ly/iconsdancefestival today!
ICONS Dance Festival is sponsored by the Joffrey Ballet School
📸 1 Photo courtesy of Limón2 by Anthony Collins
📸 2 Photo courtesy of BH2 by Nir Arieli
📸 3 Joffrey Concert Group dancer by Layla Shoobridge
03/16/2026
The ICONS Dance Festival returns to New York City this April at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
The ICONS Dance Festival performance night will showcase a dynamic repertoire, featuring works by the legendary José Limón, performed by Limón2 dancers, as well as compelling works presented by the Joffrey Concert Group dancers. BH2, Ballet Hispánico’s second company, appears with Sombrerísimo by celebrated choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, alongside newly commissioned work. This fusion of classical, modern, and contemporary styles promises a captivating experience for audiences of all backgrounds.
Performances
📅 April 18 at 7:30 PM
📅 April 19 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
On April 19, the festival will also feature exclusive master classes led by Bradley Shelver, Dante Puleio, Blanca Huertas, and Rodney Hamilton.
Master Classes
📅 April 19 • 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Blanca Huertas and Rodney Hamilton, The Ballet Hispánico School
📅 April 19 • 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Dante Puleio, Limón Dance Company
📅 April 19 • 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Bradley Shelver, Joffrey Concert Group
Through performance and shared artistry, ICONS Dance Festival brings together companies whose work continues to move the field of dance forward.
Click https://bit.ly/iconsdancefestival to learn more today!
ICONS Dance Festival is sponsored by the Joffrey Ballet School
📸 1 Photo courtesy of BH2 by Nir Arieli
📸 2 Joffrey Concert Group dancers by Layla Shoobridge
📸 3 Photo courtesy of Limón2 by Anthony Collins
03/09/2026
The ICONS Dance Festival returns to New York City this April at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
The ICONS Dance Festival performance night will showcase a dynamic repertoire, featuring works by the legendary José Limón, performed by Limón2 dancers, as well as compelling works presented by the Joffrey Concert Group dancers. BH2, Ballet Hispánico’s second company, appears with Sombrerísimo by celebrated choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, alongside newly commissioned work. This fusion of classical, modern, and contemporary styles promises a captivating experience for audiences of all backgrounds.
Performances
📅 April 18 at 7:30 PM
📅 April 19 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
On April 19, the festival will also feature exclusive master classes led by Bradley Shelver, Dante Puleio, Blanca Huertas, and Rodney Hamilton.
Master Classes
📅 April 19 • 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Blanca Huertas and Rodney Hamilton, The Ballet Hispánico School
📅 April 19 • 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Dante Puleio, Limón Dance Company
📅 April 19 • 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Bradley Shelver, Joffrey Concert Group
Through performance and shared artistry, ICONS Dance Festival brings together companies whose work continues to move the field of dance forward.
Click https://bit.ly/iconsdancefestival to learn more today!
ICONS Dance Festival is sponsored by the Joffrey Ballet School
📸 1 Joffrey Concert Group dancers by Layla Shoobridge
📸 2 Photo courtesy of BH2 by Nir Arieli
📸 3 Photo courtesy of Limón2 by Richard Mitchell
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