Last updated on August 16th, 2024 at 12:08 pm

New York, NY – August 15, 2024 – 

The Joffrey Ballet School is proud to announce that Bradley Shelver has been appointed as the Acting Artistic Director of the NYC Jazz and Contemporary Trainee Program. Shelver will take on this leadership role while current Artistic Director Angelica Stiskin pursues her master’s degree at Harvard University.

In addition to his role as the Artistic Director of the Joffrey Concert Group, Shelver brings a wealth of experience as a dancer, choreographer, and educator to his new position. “It is a privilege to join this talented team and support the development of our young artists,” said Shelver. “I am committed to building on the strong foundations Angelica has created and am eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of our students. I look forward to working closely with each student and fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence.”

Frank Lee Merwin, Executive Director of the Joffrey Ballet School, expressed his confidence in Shelver’s leadership, saying, “We are thrilled to have Bradley Shelver step into this important role. His artistic vision and commitment to education align perfectly with our mission. Bradley’s experience and passion make him the ideal leader to continue advancing the NYC Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program, building on the incredible work that Angelica has done.”

Angelica Stiskin, who will continue her involvement with the school as Artistic Director At-Large and Principal Faculty, will continue to invest in the vision and development of the NYC Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program, and will remain part of the programming as a Principal Faculty member and mentor for the Joffrey Ballet School community. She expressed her unwavering support for Bradley’s new role, and stated her enthusiasm for the “collaboration with Bradley and our administration team.” and her commitment “ to assist in the pursuit of our mission for all students, families and faculty of Joffrey Ballet School.”

The Joffrey Ballet School is excited about this new chapter and looks forward to the continued growth and success of the NYC Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program under Shelver’s direction.

About Joffrey Ballet School:

The Joffrey Ballet School is a renowned dance institution based in New York City. Dance visionaries Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino founded the school in 1953, offering a world-class training program that celebrates boundary-breaking performances and commitment to artistic excellence. The Joffrey Ballet School continues to shape the future of dance through innovative training programs that prepare students to confidently pursue a career in dance throughout the worlds of concert and commercial dance.

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Joffrey Ballet School, Maria Zamri, marketing@joffreyballetschool.com