The Joffrey Ballet: American Icons

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only

In honor of their 70th anniversary, the beloved Joffrey Ballet revisits Northrop with American Icons, a tribute to three dance legends. Featuring iconic works that have shaped the history of American dance, the soaring program is brought to life with live orchestra, including a stirring piece played by Northrop Organist Greg Zelek that highlights our glorious Aeolian-Skinner Op. 892.  

Witness the daring and enduring spirit that defines the Joffrey’s maverick legacy. American Icons celebrates dynamic works by three trailblazing 20th-century artists: Joffrey co-founder Gerald Arpino, prolific dance pioneer Martha Graham, and Joffrey alum Glen Tetley.

Performance Includes:

“Kettentanz”: Choreography by Gerald Arpino | Music by Johann Strauss Sr., Johann Mayer

Inspired by classical Viennese balls and gardens, “Kettentanz” is highly regarded as one of Arpino’s signature works.

“Secular Games”: Choreography by Martha Graham | Music by Robert Starer

“Secular Games” presents a playful exploration of human nature and the lengths to which we go to impress one another.

“Voluntaries”: Choreography by Glen Tetley | Music by Francis Poulenc

A masterpiece of emotional depth and soaring movement set to Poulenc’s “Concerto in G Minor for Organ, Strings, and Timpani,” Tetley’s “Voluntaries” is a tribute to the late John Cranko. Features Northrop Organist Greg Zelek on pipe organ.

Advertencias de contenido/Recomendaciones de edad

Esta actuación está recomendada para mayores de 11 años.

Temas

In the dance “Secular Games,” they explore ways in which people try to impress each other. How do you see this behavior take place in real life? How important is it to you to impress others? How important is it for others to impress tú?

Accesibilidad

Muchos espacios para espectáculos ofrecen adaptaciones de accesibilidad, como asientos para sillas de ruedas, ayuda auditiva, tapones auditivos sensoriales, interpretación en lenguaje de señas (ASL), subtítulos abiertos o audiodescripción, entre otras opciones. Estas adaptaciones son específicas para cada evento y podrían no estar disponibles en todas partes. Al registrarse, indíquenos qué adaptaciones necesita y nos pondremos en contacto con usted.

Transporte

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Cuidado de niños

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