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.

Digniinta nuxurka/Talooyinka Da'da

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Mawduucyada

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 adiga?

Helitaanka

Meelo badan oo waxqabad ah ayaa bixiya meelo la heli karo sida kursiga curyaanka, dhegeysiga caawinta, dhagaha dhegaha dareenka, tarjumaada ASL, qoraal qoraal ah, ama sharaxaad maqal ah, iyo doorashooyin kale. Degaanadani waxay gaar u yihiin dhacdo kasta, waxaana laga yaabaa inaan meel walba laga heli karin. Marka aad nala diiwaan gelinayso, fadlan nala soo socodsii waxa aad u baahan tahay waanu kula socon doonaa!

Gaadiidka

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Xanaanada caruurta

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