Fabrice Calmels, who has dazzled audiences in Chicago as a lead dancer with the Joffrey Ballet for greater than 18 years, introduced he shall be leaving the corporate following his closing performances later this month in “The Nutcracker.” The French-born, six-foot-6.three artist (the tallest ballet dancer on the planet in accordance with the Guinness Book of World Records), made the announcement through his Instagram account final week. “Leaving was a hard decision given my passion for ballet and my love for the Joffrey and our audience. I am not leaving because of age or health or a desire to retire. Rather, I’m leaving to pursue my next adventure as an artist,” the 38-year-old artist wrote, partially,