The week will also include paid events, among them a cocktail reception in which audience members will be able to meet Joffrey alumni and the company's black-tie 50th-anniversary gala.

"Chicagoans have embraced the Joffrey Ballet since our move here in 1995, and we are proud to call this culturally vibrant city our home," said Joffrey Ballet executive director Jon H. Teeuwissen. "We are pleased to offer Chicagoans and summer visitors free dance programming and hope that thousands will come out and dance with us!"

For more information, visit www.joffrey.com.