Tag: 09.25.01

The Scottish Arts Minister has attacked what he calls elitism in the arts, saying, “I think there is, in certain quarters, intense snobbery that still prevails. People get hung up on classical ballet – the whole point of the business plan is to have dance in the widest sense.” The Herald (UK) 09/25/01

For the past 11 years, Irek Mukhamedovhas was the Royal Ballet’s biggest star. But ‘there was no regretful but grateful meeting between star and boss to declare time on a lustrous career, let alone an announcement.” The dancer even had to organize his own public farewell. The Telegraph (UK) 09/25/01