How to watch Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement in the UK

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Here’s everything you need to know about Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement (2026)—including its premiere date, where to watch and stream it online, featured choreographers, and broadcast details. This complete viewing guide also explains how to watch the feature-length ballet documentary online and what to expect from its behind-the-scenes look at The Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works.

How to watch Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement in the UK on PBS

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Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement Synopsis

Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement follows five emerging choreographers selected for the Joffrey Ballet Winning Works competition. Jainil Mehta, Martha Nichols, Manoela Gonçalves, Houston Thomas, and Xavier Núñez are challenged to turn their ideas into original ballet works. Their choreography is created for trainees connected with The Joffrey Ballet. The process unfolds under intense time pressure, making every creative decision important. The five artists bring different cultures, backgrounds, and personal stories into the studio. Those experiences gradually become bold new choreography rather than remaining ideas on paper. The result is a documentary about creativity, artistic identity, collaboration, and the changing future of ballet.

When does Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement premiere?

Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement premieres Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM on WTTW.

Cast

Jainil Mehta — One of the five Winning Works choreographers documented while creating an original work for Joffrey Ballet trainees.
Martha Nichols — A selected choreographer whose creative process forms part of the documentary.
Manoela Gonçalves — One of the emerging artists bringing an individual background and creative perspective to the competition.
Houston Thomas — A Winning Works choreographer followed during the demanding process of developing new choreography.
Xavier Núñez — One of the five featured choreographers creating a world-premiere work.

On What Devices Can I Watch PBS?

Device Category	Supported Devices
Streaming Devices	Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast
Apple TV	Apple TV HD, Apple TV 4K
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, VIZIO SmartCast
Google Platforms	Android TV, Google TV
Mobile Devices	iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets
Amazon Tablets	Amazon Fire tablets
Xfinity Devices	X1, Flex, Xumo Stream Box
Computers	Windows PCs, Macs via PBS.org
Web Browsers	Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge

Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement Trailer

FAQs

How long is Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement?
The documentary runs for approximately 85–87 minutes, depending on how a station lists the program.
Who directed Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement?
Cam Be directed Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement. The documentary was produced for PBS by Kartemquin Films, with Stacy Robinson serving as executive producer and Ingrid Roettge, Mar Garvey, and Ian Kibbe as producers.
Is Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement based on a real competition?
Yes. The film documents the 14th annual Joffrey Ballet Winning Works Choreographic Competition and specifically follows its 2024 winners.
Where were the Winning Works performances held?
The five choreographers ultimately presented their world-premiere works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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