Joffrey,Robert

Joffrey,Robert
Jof·frey (jôfʹrē, jŏfʹ-), Robert. Originally Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan. 1930-1988.
American dancer and choreographer who founded the Robert Joffrey Ballet (1956), a company noted for its athletic style and diverse repertoire.

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