The Joffrey Ballet
Valerie Robin is a seasoned ballet artist with extensive experience in both performance and instruction. Currently an artist at The Joffrey Ballet since July 2000, Valerie has trained, rehearsed, and performed in numerous productions. Previous roles include ballet instructor at Magnus Midwest Intensive from 2008 to 2010, and ballet dancer with Ballet Wisconsin, where responsibilities included performance, instruction, and grant writing from 1997 to 2000. Valerie's early career features positions as a dancer with Kieler Ballet, Leipziger Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Tulsa Ballet Theatre, highlighting a robust trajectory in the ballet community.
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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.