Community Engagement

The Joffrey Ballet's Community Engagement (CE) Programs are committed to empowering individuals and developing life skills through creative and educational dance programming while strengthening ties within Chicago's underserved communities. Programs are designed to inspire a greater appreciation for dance and develop participants’ Social Emotional Learning.

View the 2013-2014 Community Engagement brochure for information on our programming.

Teaching Artist Rebecca Aleman and Pierre Lockett on ABC News

Rebecca Aleman, CE Teaching Artist and Pierre Lockett, Director of Joffrey's CE programs work on new Latin Dance curriculum for students to share in the Chicago community.

MSDC Intensive at CPS Schools, May 20-24!

Join us to celebrate the hard work of our Middle School Dance Club students who will be performing in their annual intensive at various CPS schools. Visit Joffrey.org/MSDC to view the schedule and see if they will be performing at a school near you!

2013-2014 Community Engagement Brochure

Check out our new brochure for the latest information on our Community Engagement programming!

Strobel students performed at Bulls game on March 23!

Congratulations to Joffrey's Exelon Strobel Step-Up dancers, who performed as the half-time entertainment during the March 23rd Bulls vs. Pacers game at the United Center! View the event photos and video on our Facebook Page!

ABC News Interview: Dance teaches focus, respect, teamwork, discipline

Check out this ABC news interview with our Director of Community Engagement, Pierre Lockett! Have an inside look at our Community Engagement programs and their positive impact on students.