Joffrey Ballet Presents Two Premieres in Winter Fire
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60605)
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The last date listed for Winter Fire was Sunday February 26, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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sandylib on What to Wear
Saw both dressy and casual
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
Lots near the Auditorium Theater, both expensive and cheap.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
I walked home but I would recommend public transportation due to expensive parking
24 Goldstar Member Reviews
older theater fan
The dancers are terrific but the choreography dragged on.Written on Feb 28 2012
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In the Middle and Infra reminded me of the Old Joffrey dancers and how they use to drawn the audience into their dancing. In Infra you could feel the pain of the London bombing. It was superb! Erica, Fabrice, and Aaron were outstanding! The other dancers were great too.Written on Feb 28 2012
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DawnEmerald
This was not your stuffy ballet! Very fresh, fun and unexpected!Written on Feb 27 2012
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sherogers
This was my first ballet and I really enjoyed it. This group was a joy to view.Written on Apr 09 2012
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Quotes & Highlights
- "Wayne McGregor's Infra, now getting its U.S. premiere via the Joffrey Ballet, is a beautifully abstract work laced with carefully calculated doses of drama, brief images of pain and anguish, that transform it into deeply moving art. A veteran critic recently termed ballet culturally irrelevant, but the trio of works on this program add up to an irrefutable rebuttal to whatever he meant." --Chicago Tribune
Description
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Choreography: William Forsythe
Music: Thom Willems
Joffrey Premiere
Raw and muscular with a throbbing, electronic score, this is classical ballet stretched to its modern limits. With searing hot choreography and aggressive, sensual energy, Forsythe is at his “fierce finest.” - New York Times
After the Rain
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Arvo Pärt
Set to achingly beautiful music, this masterpiece displays the push-pull of a passionate relationship, at times tender, at others agonizing. The stunning, sculptural movement, the emotional intensity, and Pärt’s haunting score will leave you breathless. “A heartstoppingly beautiful creation” - Chicago Tribune
Infra
Choreography: Wayne McGregor
Music: Max Richter
U.S. Premiere
Combining emotionally moving dance with the calm indifference of the cyber world, the result is a revolutionary piece of 21st century dance. The poignant choreography of McGregor mixed with the urban design of world-renowned artist Opie and Richter’s mournful industrial score are unforgettable. “A piece of sumptuous beauty and shimmering possibility” - The Telegraph
About the Ticket Supplier: The Joffrey Ballet
Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino's uniquely American vision of dance first took form in 1956. The original company consisted of six dynamic and highly individual dancers. While Robert Joffrey stayed in New York to teach ballet classes and earn money to pay the dancers' salaries, Gerald Arpino led the troupe across America's heartland, in a station wagon that pulled a U-Haul trailer. Their repertoire of original ballets by Robert Joffrey set them apart from other small touring companies, who often performed scaled-down versions of the classics. From the beginning, Joffrey and Arpino wanted a company that came out of their roots, out of America.