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Ashley Wheater

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Ashley Wheater by Kalya Ramu

Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet

WORDS BY EMILY TRACE | CHICAGO | DANCE

MAR 21, 2023 | ISSUE 3

Ashley Wheater may be the only member of the Order of the British Empire to also be named Chicagoan of the Year. Popularity like that stems from creating fully-funded access to dance education for children across Chicago through the historically diverse Joffrey Ballet—known for daring original works that resonate with contemporary audiences.

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