As part of Legacy Week, our Youth Ballet Program had the incredible opportunity to take class with Nicole Duffy nicoleduffydance , former Joffrey Ballet dancer, Rehearsal Director for Ballet Hispánico, and board member and répétiteur for The Gerald Arpino Foundation.⁠ ⁠ Nicole brought her wealth of experience and insight into the studio, guiding our young dancers through a class that emphasized both the precision of classical technique and the expressive spirit that defines the Joffrey tradition. Her thoughtful approach reminded students that every step in ballet is not only about form, but also about connection to music, to artistry, and to the generations that came before.⁠ ⁠ Having trained and performed under Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, Nicole continues to preserve and share their vision with new audiences and young artists around the world. Her presence during Legacy Week offered our Youth Ballet dancers a living link to that history and an inspiring glimpse of the legacy the...