The Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returned as a new holiday tradition for ART on THE MART as part of its 2021 winter program, following its initial debut in 2020. The projection invited visitors along Chicago's Riverwalk to experience Tchaikovsky’s famous fairy ballet on the grandest of scales, displayed across the imposing facade of THE MART. 

Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community Engagement programs.

Considered one of the premier companies performing today, the Joffrey plays a vital role in the dance community as one of the largest dance company and dance education provider in Chicago and the greater Midwest region.