The Joffrey Ballet Presents: Rita Finds Home

The Joffrey's new ballet for young audiences-a co-production with Miami City Ballet-follows Rita, a young artist, who paints and dreams of one day living in the big city despite the lush tropical island she lives in. When a hurricane thrusts Rita and her mother into a new life in an urban metropolis, she struggles to adapt to her new environment. Feeling lost, Rita embarks on a journey that helps her redefine what home means. With a little help from her new friends and her family, Rita's spirits lift as she explores the beauty of her new city, igniting a new sense of home, and the realization that her talents never left her.

The story is accompanied by original watercolors by award-winning children's book author Elisa Chavarri that come to life in the performance and become inspiration to an immersive set design, with props like dancing butterflies and palm leaves, and costumes that transform dancers into iconic landmarks of Chicago such as the Buckingham Fountain, John Hancock, and Willis Tower. Written with young audiences in mind, but suitable for all ages, the piece will convey universal themes about community, belonging, and resilience.

Music by the Lake appeals to music lovers of all ages. Weaving together engaging events and breathtaking natural beauty, the concert series offers an unparalleled outdoor summer experience. The open-air setting of the Ferro Pavilion, which expands to pristine lawn picnic areas, takes patrons on a journey of sight and sound on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake. Summer concerts offered on the campus of George Williams College of Aurora University feature big band, family programming, classical, musical theatre, and contemporary entertainment. The festival is part of GWC's ongoing commitment to year-round cultural presentations, connecting campus and community.

 

Artists: Joffrey Studio Company and Academy Trainees of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet.

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Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Dance