SCOTTISH BALLET CRISIS

The Scottish Ballet’s artistic director’s contract is not being renewed, and the company is in crisis. “The company, which has suffered repeated crises and stalemates since it was established in 1969, announced a major overhaul of its policies and direction, with Christopher Barron, the chief executive, saying the company was essentially being repositioned from a ballet to a contemporary dance company.” The Glasgow Herald 08/16/01