POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsKPBS Public MediaSeptember 15, 2026San Diego County

KPBS Broadcasts Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works Featuring Five Rising Choreographers

Photo: KPBS Public Media

KPBS 2 will premiere the television special 'Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement' on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at 8 p.m., featuring five rising choreographers creating world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works. The broadcast will also be available for streaming on the KPBS+ app. The special highlights choreographers Manoela Gonçalves, Jainil Mehta, Martha Nichols, Xavier Nuñez, and Houston Thomas as they create new ballet works.

Arts and CultureBalletTelevision BroadcastDance
Read the full story at KPBS Public Media

Why It Matters

Residents in the broadcast area can watch a television special and stream content highlighting five choreographers working with The Joffrey Ballet.

Key Facts

  • KPBS 2 will premiere 'Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement' on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at 8 p.m.
  • The program features five rising choreographers creating world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works.
  • The featured choreographers are Manoela Gonçalves, Jainil Mehta, Martha Nichols, Xavier Nuñez, and Houston Thomas.
  • The program can be streamed via KPBS+ on Roku, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
  • The special was produced for PBS by Kartemquin Films and directed by Cam Be.

Who's Mentioned

PersonIan Kibbe“Producer.”PersonIngrid Roettge“Producer.”PersonManoela Gonçalves“Brazilian choreographer and multidisciplinary artist.”PersonJainil Mehta“Choreographer and dancer from Mumbai, India.”PersonHouston Thomas“Chicago-born dancer and choreographer.”PersonMar Garvey“Producer.”OrganizationKartemquin Films“Produced the film for PBS.”OrganizationThe Joffrey Ballet“Ballet company featuring Winning Works.”PersonCam Be“Director of the film.”PersonMartha Nichols“Choreographer, dancer, teacher, and speaker.”PersonXavier Nuñez“Choreographer and Company Artist with the Joffrey Ballet.”OrganizationKPBS“Broadcaster and programming team for San Diego.”PersonStacy Robinson“Executive producer.”