About the Academy
Welcome to the Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet. Ashley C. Wheater, Artistic Director, continues Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino’s standard of excellence in
dance education and performance. The eminent staff and faculty emphasize the highest caliber of Classical Ballet training and other various dance disciplines. Whether the student has professional
aspirations and is preparing for the professional dance world, or is looking to experience the magic and joy of dance for the first time, the Academy of Dance has a class for you!
Second Semester classes are underway!
Second Semester classes are underway!
Second semester began on January 25, 2010.
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YAGP Results
The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest international student dance competition, held its Regional Semi-Finals in Chicago from February 5-7, 2010. Several workshops were held at Joffrey Tower and seven Academy students participated in the competition at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.
The Academy of Dance is proud to announce the eight awards that were presented to the school and students, including being named as the 2010 Outstanding School.
Houston Thomas – First Place, Classical Category, Juniors
Julia Turner – Third Place, Classical Category, Juniors
Isabella LaFreniere – First Place, Contemporary Category, Juniors
Leah Christianson – Second Place, Contemporary Category, Juniors
Sarah Chun – Second Place, Classical Category, Seniors
Michael Sayre – Second Place, Classical Category, Seniors
Michael Sayre – Third Place, Contemporary Category, Seniors
Isabella, Leah, Julia and Houston have been invited to compete in the Finals in New York this March.
The Academy of Dance is honored to have received so many awards and congratulates all participating students!