Tag: 03.07.01

A lot of movement, a lot of fuss, a lot of clamor. And for what? “There was a time when this competition gave every dancer their chance. Is it now being turned into a beauty competition where only those resembling a stereotyped story-book image of a prince can pass? Or must dancers grovel at the feet of a bunch of civil servants and beg ?” Culturekiosque

Last month, the Houston Ballet’s artistic director announced that he was stepping down, shocking the company’s dancers and board members. Now, after further consideration, Ben Stevenson says he will stay on, albeit in a joint role with his former assistant. Dallas Morning News