You Are Invited to the National Screening of: "Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance"

Monday, September 10, 2012
6:30 PM - Cocktail Buffet
7:30 PM - Film Screening

Motion Picture Association of America
1600 Eye Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

Produced by Jay Alix, Una Jackman, Erica Mann Ramis and Harold Ramis

Directed by Bob Hercules

The full story of this groundbreaking dance company, from their founding in 1956 to the present. The Joffrey is considered the first truly 'American' ballet company and was the first to perform at the White House and the first company to be featured on the cover of Time magazine. Narrated by Mandy Patinkin, directed by Bob Hercules, and produced by Jay Alix, Una Jackman, Erica Mann Ramis and Harold Ramis, the film shows how the Joffrey transformed American dance by combining modern dance with classical ballet and by working with cutting edge choreographers like Twyla Tharp, Laura Dean and others. The film features famed former Joffrey stars Kevin McKenzie, Gary Chryst, Helgi Tomasson and Trinette Singleton. View the film trailer.

Tickets: $350
Contact Jdoherty [at] joffrey [dot] org or 312.386.8921 for more information