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Q Related to both the AD search and the Alexandra Waterford claims: If in fact Ms Waterford's claim of NYCB knowing about the "trashing" of the Washington, DC, hotel room, the inclusion of "underaged girls" in the donor & Finlay's event/party, and later imposing the $150,000 fine (?) on those involved, how could any of the four current members of the Interim Team still be considered in the running for the permanent A.D. position? All four were the leaders of NYCB at the time of this and other happenings alleged by Waterbury. Wouldn't they all be disqualified? [Up to now, I've admired them as individuals, so I hope that none is disqualified. Just being devil's advocate.]

You are correct. Doing the time and punishment will not change that. First Marcelo (ABT) and now Amar. Two of my all-time favorite male dancers gone, for whatever sordid reasons. It has NOT been a good year for my ballet companies.

The upcoming restaging of Robbins' Watermill at BAM should be quite the event, starring Joaquin de Luz, no less. I wish that I could attend but have a work conflict. I'd appreciate reading any reports from Ballet Alert. https://www.bam.org/dance/2018/watermill

Allow me to add to the chorus of long-time admirers of New York City Ballet who are both shocked and saddened by the latest events. I particularly lament that Amar Ramasar is embroiled in this, as I was looking forward to his return to NYCB in January 2019. Hopefully it will still happen if he serves his punishment (time off) in a relatively honorable manner. Sigh.

Hello, I'm a long time lurker, originally from NY, NY. As an admirer of New York City Ballet, I've been following the recent happenings, which are upsetting. Here's hoping for positive news in the future. Judi Weiss (manhattangal)