Joffrey Concert Group Celebrates 45 Years of Artistic Excellence in 2026! New York, NY – Jul 14, 2025 – The Joffrey Ballet School proudly announces the upcoming 45th Anniversary of the Joffrey Concert Group joffreyconcertgroup, a milestone celebration honoring nearly five decades of performance, education, and innovation in concert dance. Founded in the early 1970s and incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1981, the Joffrey Concert Group has become one of the foremost pre-professional dance companies in the United States, bridging the gap between intensive dance training and professional performance careers.⁠ ⁠ Under the artistic leadership of Bradley Shelver bradshelver, the Joffrey Concert Group serves as the resident dance company of the Joffrey Ballet School. Comprised of dancers from the School’s prestigious year-round Trainee Program, the company provides a rigorous and immersive professional experience—mirroring the demands of a professional company and preparing dancers to meet t...