The Gerald Arpino Foundation

05/08/2026

It's Feature Friday with Ballet West Artists dancing Arpino's Light Rain! An iconic Arpino work with mesmerizing music by Douglas Adamz and Russ Gauthier.

05/04/2026

02/22/2026

Arpino Foundation hosted a Joffrey alumni event last night. Catching up with friends and seeing the perform was very special. Thank you to everyone who came! Until next time...

02/19/2026

On Stage at the Chicago Lyric Opera House, Feb 19-Mar 1. Icons Program with Robert Joffrey's 'Postcards' pas de deux danced by Joffrey Ballet dancers, Anais Bueno and Stefan Gonçalvez. Photo by Todd Rosenberg. Visit Joffrey.org for tickets.

01/14/2026

Happy Birthday, Mr. Arpino! We celebrate the birth of Gerald Arpino today, Jan 14. Arpino, along with Robert Joffrey, co-founded The Joffrey Ballet in 1956 with determined commitment and imagination. Archival interview footage of Arpino from circa 1991.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Gerald Arpino Foundation. Mr. Joffrey loved Christmas and always had a twinkle in his eye when he mentioned that his birthday was on Christmas Eve. His parting gift to his company was his beloved production of The Nutcracker—a truly magical ballet.

1. Mr. Joffrey, center. From top moving clockwise: Kim Sagami, Deborah Dawn, Julie Janus, Victoria Pasquale, Elizabeth Parkinson.
2. Snow scene Tableau
3. Mother Ginger and Polichinelles
4. Waltz of the Flowers

This extraordinary production brought together an incredible collaboration team: Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, with sets by Oliver Smith, costumes by John David Ridge, rehearsal direction by Scott Barnard, and contributions from George Verdak and Kermit Love.

12/24/2025

Happy Birthday, Robert Joffrey! 🎂

Born on December 24, 1928, Robert Joffrey revolutionized American ballet and left an indelible mark on the dance world.

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Early photo of the Joffrey family (left to right: unknown person, Marie Joffrey, Joseph Joffrey, Uncle Marcus Khan, with young Robert Joffrey kneeling in front)

Robert Joffrey, circa 1948, upon his arrival to New York City from Seattle—the beginning of an extraordinary journey

From these humble beginnings to co-founding the Joffrey Ballet, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences worldwide.

11/10/2025

The Gerald Arpino Foundation hosted a Joffrey alumni event this weekend. Alumni were led through the 'Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.' exhibit by curators, Julia Foulkes and . Thank you both for your astounding work!

10/26/2025

What an incredible two weeks at the Arpino Dance Festival at NYC’s iconic Joyce Theater!🌟 Five amazing companies and artists from across the country came together to celebrate Gerald Arpino’s visionary legacy. Some of his most popular works lit up the stage once again—energizing audiences and proving why his choreography still inspires today. It was also a joyful reunion for Joffrey alumni who came together to celebrate and reflect on their shared history.