The Joffrey Ballet
Carly Liegel is an experienced dance professional currently serving as the Community Engagement Program Coordinator and Jazz Instructor at The Joffrey Ballet, along with roles as a Receptionist and Chaperone at the Joffrey Academy of Dance Chicago. Previous experience includes teaching and choreographing at Kehl School of Dance, working as a Company Dancer with Alluvion Dance Chicago, and guest artistry with HOT CROWD. Carly has also instructed yoga at CorePower Yoga and contributed as a Student Ambassador at Indiana University Bloomington, where a Dance BFA with a minor in Exercise Science was earned. Notable choreography includes works for contemporary dance and musical theatre productions.
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works. The Joffrey is committed to providing arts education and accessible dance training through its Joffrey Academy of Dance and Community Engagement programs. Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company and audiences and repertoire which includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley Wheater. The Joffrey Ballet has become one of the most revered and recognizable arts organizations in America and one of the top dance companies in the world.