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Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. He was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan in Seattle , Washington to a Pashtun father from Afghanistan and a mother from Italy.
Robert Joffrey (born December 24, 1930, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—died March 25, 1988, New York, New York) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director, founder of the Joffrey Ballet (1956). Joffrey’s father was an immigrant from Afghanistan, and his mother was Italian-born.
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Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, The Joffrey Ballet ranks as one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a diverse roster of artists that represent more than 13 countries.
Robert Joffrey began studying tap dancing but soon turned to ballet with Mary Ann Wells, at whose school in Seattle he met Gerald Arpino, who would one day became his company's codirector. After moving to New York City in 1948 and studying with Alexandra Fedorova and at the School of American Ballet, Joffrey joined Roland Petit's Ballets de Paris during the company's 1949 season in New York City.
Robert Joffrey (1928-1988) was a dancer, choreographer, and founder of the eponymous ballet company. He is credited with bringing a distinctly American approach to dance and with reviving experimental ballets from earlier eras.
30 de mar. de 1988 · Robert Joffrey, un gran divulgador. La prematura muerte del coreógrafo americano Robert Joffrey -el pasado viernes, a los 57 años, de una dolencia imprecisa- abre un enorme vacío en el...
The Joffrey repertoire is an extensive collection of all-time classics, modern masterpieces, and original works. ...more. joffrey.org and 4 more links. Joffrey For All | Free Performance in...
