The Joffrey Circle
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The Joffrey Circle is sponsored by: |
Joffrey Circle members are The Joffrey Ballet’s closest
friends and family who provide general operating support at
the $1,000 level and above. This support is critical in
helping The Joffrey Ballet provide live music with each
performance, build and maintain elaborate sets, create
hundreds of beautiful costumes and fund all other
behind-the-scenes activities that are vital to producing
each ballet.
Take advantage of the following
exclusive benefits available only to Joffrey Circle
members:
Bravo! Circle $1,000 – $1,499
- Exclusive invitation to Joffrey Circle events that feature dancers, artistic staff, guest choreographers, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at The Joffrey Ballet. See calendar below for the dates of these wonderful events.
- Admission to the Bravo! Lounge during intermission at repertory performances. Enjoy a drink on The Joffrey and mingle with other Joffrey supporters.
- Guest passes to closed, technical rehearsals at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.
- Opportunity to attend private studio rehearsal.
- Priority subscription purchase and renewal services.
- Convenient ticket exchange service
- Advance notice and reservation for the Spring Gala.
Golden Anniversary Circle $1,500 – $1,999
- All Bravo! Circle benefits, plus…
- Voucher for two complementary tickets to any repertory performance (upon availability and request)
- Complimentary invitation for two to attend the Closing Night Party
Benefactors Circle $2,000 – $3,499
- All Golden Anniversary Circle benefits, plus…
- Personalized signed pointe shoes from the dancer of your choice
- Private backstage tour following a technical rehearsal
Dancers Circle $3,500 – $4,999
- All Benefactors’ Circle benefits, plus…
- Voucher for a total of four complementary tickets to any repertory performance (upon availability and request)
- Opportunity to entertain in the Bravo! Lounge prior to a performance
Ballet Masters Circle $5,000 – $9,999
- All Dancers’ Circle benefits, plus…
- Opportunity to sponsor an Arpino apprentice: This includes dinner with the apprentices, signed pointe shoes and photo with the apprentice of your choice
- Opportunity to attend studio rehearsal viewings
Choreographers Circle $10,000 – $24,000
- All Ballet Masters’ Circle benefits, plus…
- Dinner with the Dancers – Attend a special dinner and meet your favorite performers
- Invitation to Directors’ Dinners
- Other customized benefits when you become of the following: Studio space supporter, Costume contributor, Touring companion, Dancer devotee, Live music mate
Please call the Development Department for more information on joining the Choreographer’s Circle.
Artistic Directors Circle $25,000 and above
- All Choreographers Circle benefits, plus…
- Opportunity to sponsor a ballet, or underwrite a new work.
Joffrey Circle Calendar of Events
These programs are a great way to see The Joffrey
behind-the-scenes and mingle with other members. They are
available exclusively for Joffrey Circle members and
locations and times are announced by invitation.
Thursday, January 26th, 2006
Broadway to Ballet: A Conversation with Donald Byrd
Experience a memorable evening with renowned contemporary choreographer
Donald Byrd. Mr. Byrd will address the difference between choreographing
for Broadway and choreographing for a ballet company. He will reflect on
his recent experiences as a choreographer for the Broadway show, The Color
Purple, and his experiences creating a brand new piece on The Joffrey Ballet.
This new work will be featured in the Spring Program Cool Vibrations.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Sensuality and the Dance
This program will explore the sensual nature of dance and the influence
that modern culture had on the sensual nature of dance. A panel of dancers
and artistic staff will address questions pertaining to these topics and
also discuss the history of certain dances in The Joffrey’s repertoire,
including several of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino cutting-edge ballets,
that are known for their sensuality. Longtime Joffrey Circle Committee member,
Ron Allen, will moderate this program with Joffrey dancers performing excerpts
of the ballets being discussed.
For more information, please call, Jennifer Thielen, at
312.739.0120 ext. 1053 or email [email protected]