Winning Works

The Joffrey Academy's 2014-2015 Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Awards

Three winners will receive a $2,500 stipend and will have the opportunity to work directly with Academy Artistic Directors, Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik. The choreographers’ world premiere works will be showcased on The Joffrey Academy Trainees and Joffrey Studio Company at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and other venues throughout the year.

2015 Choreographer of Color Award winners announced!

Thank you to everyone who applied for the 5th annual Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Award. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Jennifer Archibald, Abdul Latif, and Stephanie Martinez! 

The Joffrey Ballet is grateful for the support of its Winning Works 2015 Sponsors: Allstate, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP., and The Edward and Lucy R. Minor Family Foundation, and it its Joffrey Academy of Dance Sponsors: Exelon and Athletico.

Performance dates and Ticket Information

Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Awards will be held March 7-8, 2015 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Tickets are now on sale!

Performance Times: 

Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 PM

Tickets are available for purchase here! 

Audience Testimonials

“Truly wonderful to get to see works by such talented creative people. Especially loved getting to see the piece that Alexei Kremnev did - really let his sense of humor shine through!”

“I don't know very much about ballet but I was impressed by the athleticism of the dancers and the complexity of the choreography.”

“So impressed with both the choreography and the quality of the performance. The dancers looked so comfortable on stage -- really "sold" the choreography to the audience. Impressive ‘stage presence’ for dancers at the beginning of their careers!”

“Terrific! We loved it; very talented choreographers and dancers.”

“I was shocked at the caliber of talent and energy of the dancers. It was a wonderful evening. I so enjoyed meeting the dancers and being able to put a face to the performers.”

“I really thought the program was wonderful. It was much higher caliber than I would have expected from a group of students. They really are amazing and talented dancers. My friends and I really enjoyed the costumes and the way they added visual interest to the dances. Can't wait for next year!”

“The performances were original and beautifully articulated. The dancers were perfection in motion. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and hope to see more like it.”