The return of the Bolshoi and Eifman ballets, along with four outings by the Joffrey Ballet, top the list of dance companies performing in the 2004-05 season at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.
The schedule includes Ensemble Espanol Nov. 5-6; the Bolshoi Ballet, in the full-length “Don Quixote” and “Raymonda,” Nov. 10-14; the Joffrey’s fall Nureyev tribute Oct. 13-24, and the Joffrey in “The Nutcracker” Dec. 15-26.
Events for 2005 include the Joffrey’s repertory lineup of American classics March 9-20; the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater April 7-10; the Joffrey’s collection of Gerald Arpino works April 27-May 8, and the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg in “Anna Karenina” June 16-19.
For the first time, the Bolshoi will be accompanied by a live orchestra. Various subscription packages go on sale Friday. For more information: 312-922-2110.
