- Choreography: Gerald Arpino
- Music: Dmitri Shostakovich
October 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
A large cast of dancers presents a thrilling pyrotechnical display of sheer exuberance and the joy of dance, all with a Russian folk dance flavor.
Originally created to commemorate our 25th Anniversary and premiered in Chicago, Celebration has not been seen since 1981. The work is a delightful mix of classical ballet, Russian folk-dance and Arpino’s own dazzling, high-energy style. Dressed in Russian peasant inspired costumes by the famed designer Santo Loquasto, Celebration is set to a score by Dmitri Shostakovitch that has been specially arranged and orchestrated by Elliot Kaplan. Labeled, “a folk-dance gone wild,” Celebration is exciting dance as only Gerald Arpino can do.
To celebrate the opening of our two year 50th Anniversary Celebration, The Joffrey Ballet will close the first program of the season with a revival of the rousing ballet Celebration, choreographed by Co-founder and Artistic Director, Gerald Arpino.
All programming is subject to change.
Live music performed by The Chicago Sinfonietta.
