Winning Works
Overview
We would like to thank all of the applicants for submitting their applications and talented works. The choreographers that were chosen for the Choreographers of Color Awards 2012 are Bennyroyce Royon, Carlos dos Santos, and Ray Mercer. The three winning choreographers and Academy Artisic Director, Alexei Kremnev showcased their creative works in an exciting performance entitled Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Awards 2012. The Winning Works performance was held on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 4:00pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park. There was also a post-performance discussion and reception, moderated by Ramon Rivera-Servera.
Stay tuned for information on our submissions for the 2013 Choreographers of Color Awards.
Video
Interview with Carlos dos Santos, Jr., Winner of the Choreographers of Color Award 2012
Interview with Bennyroyce Royon, winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2012)
Interview with Ray Mercer, winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2012)
Interview with Francisco Avina, Winner Choreographers of Color Award (February 2011)
Choreographers of Color Award Interview with Joffrey Academy Trainees (February 2011)
Interview with Amy E. Hall, Winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2011)
News
| Headline | Topic | Publication | Date | |
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| This weekend: Joffrey's Winning Works | Everybody Dance Now | March 7, 2012 | ||
| Dance Découpage | Dance Teacher Magazine | March 1, 2012 | ||
| Dance Review: Three Chicago Independent Dance Artists Present “Receiver” | Chicago Dance Digest | February 17, 2012 | ||
| Get the skinny on theater, dance & music with a plethora of performing arts news | examiner.com | November 17, 2011 | ||
| Stage Notes — ‘Crowns’ cast is set; Joffrey announces Choreographers of Color awards | suntimes.com | November 16, 2011 | ||
| Joffrey issues call for 'Choreographers of Color' Award | Windy City TImes | September 7, 2011 | ||
| Call for Artists: Joffrey Ballet's 'Choreographers of Color' | Gapers Block | September 7, 2011 | ||
| Joffrey Ballet launches a National call for Artists for the Second Annual Choreographers of Color Award | El Dia | September 6, 2011 | ||
| Joffrey Ballet Calls For Choreographers | Chicago 3 Media | September 2, 2011 | ||
| Of Interest to Chicago Dance | Clara54 | September 2, 2011 |
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Images
Winning Works - Rehearsal Photos
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