The Joffrey Ballet has been hailed as “America’s Ballet Company of Firsts.” The Joffrey Ballet’s long list of “firsts” includes first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation, first to appear on television, first American company to visit Russia, first classical dance company to go multi-media, first to commission a rock ‘n roll Ballet and first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine.

Returning to the Detroit Opera House following their last performances in The Nutcracker in 2008, the Joffrey Ballet brings a mixed-repertory showcase of programs for two performances only, January 29 and 30.