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Robert Joffrey (* 24. Dezember 1930 in Seattle, Washington als Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan; † 25. März 1988 in New York City, New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Tänzer und Choreograf afghanischer Abstammung. Leben. Robert Joffrey wurde an Heiligabend 1930 als Sohn eines afghanischen Paschtunen und einer Italienerin in Seattle geboren.
Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. He was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan in Seattle , Washington to a Pashtun father from Afghanistan and a mother from Italy.
Founder: Joffrey Ballet. Robert Joffrey (born December 24, 1930, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—died March 25, 1988, New York, New York) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director, founder of the Joffrey Ballet (1956). Joffrey’s father was an immigrant from Afghanistan, and his mother was Italian-born.
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Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, and choreographer, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. As the founder and artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet—a company renowned for its wide-ranging repertory and exuberant young performers—Joffrey was an advocate for gender ...
Robert Joffrey (1928-1988) was a dancer, choreographer, and founder of the eponymous ballet company. He is credited with bringing a distinctly American approach to dance and with reviving experimental ballets from earlier eras. He was born in Seattle, where he got his early training and where he met Gerald Arpino, who became his artistic ...
Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, The Joffrey Ballet ranks as one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a diverse roster of artists that represent more than 13 countries.
Learn about Robert Joffrey, a renowned American choreographer and founder of the Joffrey Ballet. Explore his life, works, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
