# @joffreyschool on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-10-01T20:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joffrey Ballet School (@joffreyschool) — https://gondola.cc/joffreyschool

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Legacy Week Faculty Spotlight: Douglas Martin

This week, we are honored to feature Douglas Martin, former Joffrey Ballet principal dancer and one of the last to work extensively under founder Robert Joffrey himself. That rare mentorship gave him a foundation he has carried forward as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic director.

As a dancer, Douglas performed leading roles in works by Ashton, Arpino, Balanchine, Cranko, Forsythe, Joffrey, and many others, and was featured on PBS’s Dance in America as well as in the historic recreation of Nijinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. Following his performance career, he became Artistic Director of American Repertory Ballet, choreographing acclaimed full-length productions and guiding countless dancers into professional careers.

From principal dancer to artistic director, Douglas Martin has dedicated his life to honoring tradition while creating new opportunities for the future of dance. Douglas’ presence during Legacy Week connects our students directly to Robert Joffrey’s vision while inspiring them to shape their own.

Thank you, Douglas, for sharing your artistry and wisdom with our dancers.

📸 jordanaether

#joffreyballetschool #legacyweek #dougmartin #joffreyballet #dancelegacy

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