Winning Works

Based on federal and statewide mandates, and with safety paramount, we made the difficult decision to cancel our Winning Works performances, March 20-22, 2020 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Thank you to all of our Winning Works Sponsors and Supporters, without whom we would not have the opportunity to present these works.

The Joffrey wholeheartedly thanks our Winning Works patrons who have converted their tickets to fully tax-deductible donations. We are encouraging all patrons to consider this option. Doing so will help us prevent further loss and keep our eyes on the future.  More information about tickets can be found here.

Winning Works Production Sponsors:

Wilson Garling Foundation

Winning Works Sponsors:

  with Joffrey Board Member Rita Spitz

Myrna W. Kaplan

Dana D. Rice

About Winning Works:

The Winning Works Choreographic Competition was created to recognize talented and emerging ALAANA choreographers and to provide them with a platform to showcase their original and innovative work. The winning choreographers are awarded a $5,000 stipend and are given the opportunity to seek guidance from The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, Ashley Wheater, and Academy Director Raymond Rodriguez.

The four recipients of the tenth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition included Chanel DaSilva, Tsai Hsi Hung, Pablo Sánchez (recipient of the inaugural Zach Lazar Winning Works Fellowship, named in honor of former Joffrey Board Chair Zach Lazar), and Durante Verzola.

Promotional Image: Joffrey Academy Students by Cheryl Mann