“American Ballet Theatre, one of the top dance companies in the U.S., will not present a fall repertory season in New York this year, citing the need for rehearsal time for its new production of The Nutcracker, and the difficulty of fund raising in the current economic climate.”
Tag: 03.03.10
Fired Dancer Sues Providence Company For Gender Discrimination
“A Venezuelan dancer is suing Festival Ballet Providence, alleging that the company discriminated against him because of his gender when it fired him last February.”
Rugby Players And Ballet Dancers Try Out Each Other’s Training
“Beauty met brawn on Tuesday when members of the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) joined the Crusaders [rugby squad] at training in Christchurch. Eight of the crew from the RNZB watched the Crusaders go through regular training drills and then joined them for speed and gym work.” One player described the experience as “pretty embarrassing to be honest.”