Trailer: Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance

Name: Trailer: Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
Uploaded: 2012-12-03T20:27:50Z
Duration: P141S
Description: JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet. The film traces the company’s struggles and triumphs: from its humble beginnings in 1956, touring the United States in a borrowed station wagon, to becoming one of the world’s most exciting and prominent ballet companies.

Preview: 12/28/2012 | 2m 21s

JOFFREY: MAVERICKS OF AMERICAN DANCE tells the story of the first quintessentially American dance company, the Joffrey Ballet. The film traces the company’s struggles and triumphs: from its humble beginnings in 1956, touring the United States in a borrowed station wagon, to becoming one of the world’s most exciting and prominent ballet companies.

Aired: 12/28/12

Rating: NR

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