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March 9-10, 2019

Presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Edlis Neeson Theater, 220 E. Chicago Avenue

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the ninth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Tommie-Waheed Evans, Marissa Osato, Xiang Xu and Edgar Zendejas.

This announcement follows a national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists to submit applications, which began in June. The choreographers’ world premiere works will be showcased on the members of the Joffrey Studio Company and the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s Edlis Neeson Theater this March.

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 Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program Raymond Rodriguez.

“This year’s applicants surpassed our expectations, opening our eyes to the future of Winning Works and the development of emerging choreographers,” said Wheater. “Enthusiasm for this competition is growing and that is exciting for everyone, especially the artists who participate each season.”

“In addition to receiving a record number of applications, the range of talent and innovation was some of the strongest we’ve seen over the last nine years,” added Rodriguez. “It is a wonderful indication of where we are and where we hope to be as we approach our tenth anniversary of Winning Works in 2020.”

The Joffrey Ballet gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Winning Works Sponsors Eric C. Schieber, MD, and William Blair with Joffrey Board Member Rita Spitz. William Blair is a premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management.

Headshot Photos:

Tommie Waheed-Evans by Marcus Branch

Marissa Osato by Mike Esperanza

Xiang Xu by Tim Thudium

Edgar Zendejas by James Kelly

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Interview with Bennyroyce Royon, winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2012)

Interview with Ray Mercer, winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2012)

Interview with Francisco Avina, Winner Choreographers of Color Award (February 2011)

Choreographers of Color Award Interview with Joffrey Academy Trainees (February 2011)

Interview with Amy E. Hall, Winner of the Choreographers of Color Award (February 2011)

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The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2019 Winners of the Winning Works Choreographic Competition	Winning Works	Spotlight on Lake	December 10, 2018
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Joffrey Ballet Announces Winners of Winning Works	Winning Works	Broadway World	November 14, 2018
Joffrey Ballet names winners of choreographic competition	Winning Works	Windy City Times	November 14, 2018
The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2019 Winners of the Winning Works Choreographic Competition	Winning Works	Don411	November 14, 2018
Joffrey Academy of Dance Announces National Artist Call for Winning Works Competition	Winning Works	Broadway World	June 28, 2018
Joffrey Ballet Puts Choreographers of Color in the Spotlight	Winning Works	Dance Magazine	June 19, 2018
Episode 15: Omar Roman De Jesus	Winning Works	Charged! The Podcast	April 9, 2018
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Spinning Out of a Weekend of Dance	Winning Works	WTTW Chicago Tonight	March 6, 2018
Chicago Dance Review: 8th Annual Winning Works	Winning Works	Stage and Cinema	March 3, 2018
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5 Questions with Joffrey Winning Works Choreographer, Luis Vazquez	Winning Works	Dancer Music	February 23, 2018
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Joffrey Ballet presents four World Premiers in Winning Works, March 3-4 at MCA's Edlis Neeson Theater	Winning Works	Gozamos	February 14, 2018
Joffrey Ballet Presents Four World Premieres In Winning Works	Winning Works	Broadway World	February 7, 2018
The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2018 Winners of the Winning Works Choreographic Competition	Winning Works		November 1, 2017
Joffrey Ballet’s 7th Annual Winning Works Review – Good Energy!	Winning Works	Picture This Post	March 24, 2017
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Ballet’s Happy Sea Change	Winning Works	Newcity Stage	March 11, 2017
Joffrey Academy Dancers Push Their Limits in This Work About Teenage Life	Winning Works	Pointe Magazine	March 10, 2017
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Free Showcase of Joffrey Ballet Winning Works At Harold Washington Library 3/11 & 12	Winning Works	ChiIL Mama	March 2, 2017
Chicagoist's Guide To March: 20 Fun Things To Do This Month	Winning Works	Chicagoist	March 1, 2017
The Joffrey Academy’s Winning Works Free Weekend	Winning Works	Chicago Crusader	February 23, 2017
Four World Premieres Featured In The Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Free Weekend of Performances In Collaboration with Chicago Public Library, March 11-12, 2017	Winning Works	Africlassical	February 17, 2017
Joffrey Ballet Presents Four World Premieres In WINNING WORKS, 3/11-12	Winning Works	Broadway World	February 15, 2017
Joffrey Ballet Presents Four World Premieres by ALAANA Artists March 11-12	Winning Works	Showbiz Chicago	February 15, 2017
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The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2017 Winners of the Winning Works Choreographic Competition	Winning Works		December 5, 2016
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Winning Works Winners Announcement 2016	Winning Works		October 29, 2015
The Joffrey's Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition	Winning Works		July 15, 2015
Choreographers of Color Show Off Their "Winning Works"	Winning Works	Englewood Portal	March 18, 2015
Winning Works: Choreographers of Color	Winning Works	See Chicago Dance	March 10, 2015
Joffrey Academy of Dance “Winning Works: Choreographers of Color” Review – Glimpse at Dance’s Rosy Future	Winning Works	LA Splash	March 10, 2015
Joffrey Academy presents “Winning Works”	Winning Works	Lines on Lines	March 8, 2015
Review: The Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works 2015″	Winning Works	BTSCelebs	March 7, 2015
Joffrey's 2015 Choreographers of Color Awards Caps Off With "Winning Works"	Winning Works	Gapers Block	March 6, 2015
The Joffrey Ballet Announces Winners of the Choreographers of Color Award	Winning Works		November 4, 2013
“The Joffrey’s Annual Choroeographers of Color"	Winning Works		July 29, 2013
Chicago Offers New Outlets for Theater-goers and Choreographers of Color	Winning Works	Examiner	July 10, 2013
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Joffrey Ballet Presents New, Winning Works From Choreographers Of Color	Winning Works	Chicagoist	March 8, 2013
The Joffrey's Choreographers of Color	Winning Works	WBEZ 91.5 Online	March 7, 2013
The Joffrey Ballet Announces Winners of the Choreographers of Color Award	Winning Works	Showbiz Chicago	November 12, 2012
Joffrey seeks choreographers of color for award	Winning Works	Windy City Times	August 22, 2012
Announcement of Choreographers of Color Award Application Deadlines	Winning Works	Chicago Sun-Times	August 14, 2012
This weekend: Joffrey's Winning Works	Winning Works Winning Works	Everybody Dance Now	March 7, 2012
Dance Découpage	Winning Works Winning Works	Dance Teacher Magazine	March 1, 2012
Dance Review: Three Chicago Independent Dance Artists Present “Receiver”	Winning Works Winning Works	Chicago Dance Digest	February 17, 2012
Get the skinny on theater, dance & music with a plethora of performing arts news	Winning Works Winning Works	examiner.com	November 17, 2011
Stage Notes — ‘Crowns’ cast is set; Joffrey announces Choreographers of Color awards	Winning Works Winning Works	suntimes.com	November 16, 2011
Call for Artists: Joffrey Ballet's 'Choreographers of Color'	Winning Works Winning Works	Gapers Block	September 7, 2011
Joffrey issues call for 'Choreographers of Color' Award	Winning Works Winning Works	Windy City TImes	September 7, 2011
Joffrey Ballet launches a National call for Artists for the Second Annual Choreographers of Color Award	Winning Works Winning Works	El Dia	September 6, 2011
Of Interest to Chicago Dance	Winning Works Winning Works	Clara54	September 2, 2011
Joffrey Ballet Calls For Choreographers	Winning Works Winning Works	Chicago 3 Media	September 2, 2011