Definition

Proper noun: - Robert Joffrey: An American choreographer and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American dance, known for creating and staging a diverse repertoire that blended classical technique with contemporary themes.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Robert Joffrey founded the Joffrey Ballet in 1956.
  • The ballet "Astarte" was a groundbreaking work by Robert Joffrey.
  • Many dancers were trained in the style and vision of Robert Joffrey.

Advanced Usage

• "The Joffrey style": Often used to describe the athletic, eclectic, and theatrically vibrant approach to ballet championed by Robert Joffrey.
  • Her performance captured the energetic spirit of the Joffrey style.

Variants and Related Words

• Joffrey Ballet (proper noun): The ballet company co-founded by Robert Joffrey.
  • The Joffrey Ballet continues to perform his works.

Synonyms

• Choreographer: A person who creates dances and ballets. (This is the general category for Robert Joffrey's profession.)

Related Phrases

• "A Joffrey production": A ballet or dance work originally produced under the direction or vision of Robert Joffrey.
  • This revival is based on the original staging of a Joffrey production.

Noun

1. United States choreographer (1930-1988)