# @joffreyschool on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-10-03T16:01:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joffrey Ballet School (@joffreyschool) — https://gondola.cc/joffreyschool

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Legacy Week Faculty Spotlight: Trinette Singleton⁠
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This week, we are honored to feature Trinette Singleton, former Joffrey Ballet principal dancer whose career with the company spanned nearly two decades. Mentored by Robert Joffrey himself, Trinette was rose to national prominence in 1967 when he created Astarte on her, making her the first American dancer to appear on the cover of Time magazine.⁠
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As a performer, Trinette brought to life works by Gerald Arpino, Robert Joffrey, Kurt Jooss, Agnes de Mille, George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, and Twyla Tharp. Following her stage career, she served as Administrative Assistant to Robert Joffrey, Ballet Mistress, and later taught at the Joffrey Ballet School for eighteen years—passing on her knowledge and artistry to future generations.⁠
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Her commitment to preserving and advancing the Joffrey tradition has continued through her work as Secretary of The Gerald Arpino Foundation, her role in developing Robert Joffrey’s methodology, and her leadership today as Co-Artistic Director of Repertory Dance Theatre in Allentown, PA.⁠
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From groundbreaking performer to dedicated educator and leader, Trinette Singleton has devoted her life to carrying forward the vision of Robert Joffrey while inspiring dancers across the world. Her presence during Legacy Week offers our students a direct link to the artistry and innovation at the heart of the Joffrey Ballet School.⁠
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Thank you Trinette for sharing your legacy and wisdom with our dancers.⁠
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