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Joffrey Mavericks
by Joffrey Mavericks
Official podcast channel for the documentary film Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.To expand the story beyond what could be included in the film, we started this audio interview series to capture the many stories and perspectives from those who were associated with the Joffrey Ballet over its 56 year history. Listen to the interviews and dive deeper into the history of the company.
Episodes
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Podcast 30 - Janey Kawaguchi Campbell
Today’s guest is Janey Kawaguchi Campbell who danced with the Joffrey from 1970-1975. She danced the role of the Acrobat with Russell Sultzbach in the 1973 production of Massine’s Parade and was included in Joffrey’s signature work Remembrances. Today she is a Major Gifts Officer with the Los...
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Podcast 29 - Charthel Arthur
Today’s guest is Charthel Arthur who spent 13 years dancing with the Joffrey company starting in 1965. She also taught at Robert Joffrey’s annual summer intensive program in San Antonio Texas for 11 years and returned to the company as Ballet Mistress in 1998 until her recent retirement. Today…
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Podcast 28 Jodie Gates
Today’s guest is Jodie Gates, a former principal ballerina and choreographer who danced with the Joffrey Ballet from 1983-1995. Today, she stages the ballets of William Forsythe and she is an award winning choreographer in her own right. She is also a professor of dance at the University of...
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Podcast 27 A.Christina Giannini
Today’s guest is Christina Giannini, a costume designer for many Joffrey ballet productions. She created signature costumes for Gerald Arpino’s works including Suite Saint Saens, Italian Suite and Light Rain and recreated worn out costumes for the company keeping the original designs intact.…
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Podcast 26 Leslie Carothers-Aromaa
Today’s guest is Leslie Carothers-Aromaa, a Joffrey dancer from 1980-1989. She danced many leading roles with the Joffrey including their production of Frederick Ashton’s The Dream and The Snow Queen in Joffrey’s Nutcracker . She was also thrilled to be cast in Robert Joffrey’s last choreographic...
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Podcast 25 Davis Robertson
Today’s guest is Davis Robertson, principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet from 1992-2003. His deep admiration for the company was first fostered by his cousin and former Joffrey ballerina Gage Bush Englund and lasts to this day in his work with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York where he is…
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Podcast 24 Henry Young
Today’s guest is Henry Young, a former executive director of the Joffrey Ballet from 1978-1981. During his tenure, he secured an emergency grant from the National Endowment for the Arts that allowed the company to avoid insolvency, he arranged for a gala at the Metropolitan Opera House with Lena...
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Podcast 23 Willa Kim
Today’s guest is Tony and Emmy winning costume designer Willa Kim. Ms. Kim started working with the Joffrey Ballet in the early 60s for Robert Joffrey’s piece Gamelan which is featured in the film. She also recreated the Picasso designed costumes for Massine’s Parade which were recently showcased...
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Podcast 22 Tom Fowler
Today's guest is Tom Fowler, a member of Joffrey II in 1972 and full company member from 1973-1978. He danced roles in Massine's Parade, De Mille's Rodeo and Robert Joffrey's Remembrances before leaving the company for musical theater work.
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Official podcast channel for the documentary film Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance.To expand the story beyond what could be included in the film, we started this audio interview series to capture the many stories and perspectives from those who were associated with the Joffrey Ballet over its 56 year history. Listen to the interviews and dive deeper into the history of the company.
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