Robert Joffrey | |
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 Joffrey in 1981 | |
| Born | Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan December 24, 1930 or 1928 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1988 (aged 57) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer, director |
| Years active | 1950–1988 |
| Partner | Gerald Arpino |
| Career | |
| Current group | Joffrey Ballet |
| Website | arpinojoffreyfoundation |
Robert Joffrey (December 24, 1930 – March 25, 1988) was an American dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer, and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets. He was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan in Seattle, Washington to a Pashtun father from Afghanistan and a mother from Italy.[1][2]
- ^ "Robert Joffrey". Encyclopædia Britannica online. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
- ^ "Passing the Barre--With Chili". LA Times. 23 January 1997. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
Robert Joffrey's father was an immigrant of the Pakhtun nationality of Afghanistan, also known as the Pashtuns or Pathans