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Robert Joffrey, nome alla nascita Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan, (Seattle, 24 dicembre 1930 – New York, 25 marzo 1988), è stato un ballerino, coreografo, produttore teatrale e maestro di balletto statunitense; è stato il cofondatóre del Joffrey Ballet, noto per i suoi balletti moderni molto fantasiosi.
Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. He was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan in Seattle , Washington to a Pashtun father from Afghanistan and a mother from Italy.
Robert Joffrey (born December 24, 1930, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—died March 25, 1988, New York, New York) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director, founder of the Joffrey Ballet (1956). Joffrey’s father was an immigrant from Afghanistan, and his mother was Italian-born.
Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, The Joffrey Ballet ranks as one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a diverse roster of artists that represent more than 13 countries.
4 mar 2020 · Robert Joffrey (1928-1988) was a dancer, choreographer, and founder of the eponymous ballet company. He is credited with bringing a distinctly American approach to dance and with reviving experimental ballets from earlier eras.
The Robert Joffrey Ballet took up residence at New York City Center in 1966, it is now housed in Chicago, Illinois and continues to be noted for its experimental repertoire. Joffrey died on March 25, 1988 of AIDS at the age of 57. Joffrey was inducted into the National Museum of Dance C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame in 2000. (11/2010)
The Joffrey Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a reputation for boundary-breaking performances over the last 65 years. The Joffrey repertoire is an extensive...
