Joffrey Mavericks of American Dance Trailer (2012)

Trailer for the documentary Joffrey Mavericks of American Dance.

Joffrey Mavericks of American Dance takes a look at this groundbreaking cultural treasure, known as the first truly American dance company. Narrated by Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin and directed by Bob Hercules, the film documents how The Joffrey Ballet revolutionized American ballet by daringly combining modern dance with traditional ballet technique, combining art with social statement and setting ballets to pop and rock music scores.