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American Repertory Ballet in Arpino's 'Confetti', photo courtesy of George Jones

On April 22, 2012, The ‘Joffrey Mavericks of American Dance’ documentary shared the stage at Allentown Symphony Hall with American Repertory Ballet and Repertory Dance Theater. It was a reunion of sorts for the 'Joffrey' family. The documentary film directed by Bob Hercules is the first film to tell the story of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino and their groundbreaking dance company's beginnings. Following the film's screening, a panel discussion was led by former New England Patriot, Pete Brock, and included Joffrey Alumni: Trinette Singleton, Diane Orio, Ellen Troy, Alan Gerberg, and Douglas Martin. American Repertory Ballet, a professional company directed by Douglas Martin, presented Arpino's Confetti. Repertory Dance Theater, a pre-professional dance company, co-directed by Trinette Singleton and Jennifer Haltzman Tracy presented excerpts from Gerald Arpino's Viva Vivaldi.

Repertory Dance Theater in Arpino's 'Viva Vivaldi', photo courtesty of Hub Willson