Tag: 09.30.01

Dance might be languishing elsewhere. But in the UK it’s ascendant. “An Arts Council survey last year discovered that, while audiences for all the other performing arts had dwindled during the 1990s, the audiences for dance increased by more than 13%, and those for contemporary dance by nearly 30%. This audience is getting younger and trendier, too. And supply is more than keeping up with demand.” Sunday Times (UK) 09/30/01

“Christopher Barron, the man behind controversial moves to change the Ballet’s direction from classical to contemporary, is in discussions with Glasgow City Council about a training school – which should also ensure the long-term future of the dance company.” Scotland on Sunday 09/30/01