Tag: 12.22.01

“The Martha Graham Dance Company sits in an unfortunate limbo, having already discontinued performances for more than a year and a half. The oracular high priestess of modern dance could scarcely have foreseen that a bitter battle over the rights to her legacy would end up in federal court.” The New York Times 12/22/01 (one-time registration required for access)

London’s Royal Ballet has been on a down cycle for a number of years. And lots of turmoil. Into the mix walks the company’s new artistic director Ross Stretton. He’s been given a mandate for big change. “Working in Mr. Stretton’s favor is that he was not around in the late 1990’s, when the Royal Ballet went through prolonged misery during the closure and reconstruction of the Royal Opera House.” Still, it’s likely to be a bumpy ride. The New York Times 12/22/01 (one-time registration required for access)