the joffrey ballet, is one of the world's leading dance companies. it is based in chicago, illinois, usa. the dance company performs both classical ballets and modern dance pieces. today, the company is based in chicago, but from its first days in 1956 until 1995, it was based in new york city, usa. many prominent choreographers have worked with the joffrey, for example, paul taylor, twyla tharp, george balanchine, and robert joffrey. the administrative center is in joffrey tower. its dances are held at the auditorium theatre, but for 2020 the company had plans to move and begin holding its dances in the civic opera house (chicago) as part of a seven-year rental agreement.