The Joffrey Ballet
Lynne Alberding is an accomplished fitness professional with extensive experience in Pilates instruction and dance education. As the founder of CLĀ by Lynne Alberding since January 2021, Lynne offers a range of services including Pilates training, in-home gym consultations, and stretch therapy. In addition to founding CLĀ, Lynne serves as a studio and fitness team instructor at BIÂN and has held roles as a senior instructor and co-owner at Centered on North. Lynne's background also includes faculty positions at prestigious institutions such as The Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Chicago, and Judith Svalander School of Ballet. An experienced educator, Lynne has been a master instructor for Balanced Body and has a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from A.T. Still University, complemented by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from Butler University.
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works. The Joffrey is committed to providing arts education and accessible dance training through its Joffrey Academy of Dance and Community Engagement programs. Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company and audiences and repertoire which includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley Wheater. The Joffrey Ballet has become one of the most revered and recognizable arts organizations in America and one of the top dance companies in the world.