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It really does tell the story through the dance, doesn't it? It will be interesting to see if this tragedy removes the kibosh from staging his ballets. To borrow a line from Albee, there is probably an irony involved in this, but I am not drunk enough to figure out what it is.

Another article on Liam Scarlett.

More on the death of Liam Scarlett. Related.

Gavin Larsen publishes a book, "Being a Ballerina."

Q&A with Gavin Larsen about her new book, "Being a Ballerina."

A review of "When We Fell" by Ivy Lin for Bachtrack. Marina Harss' review for DanceTabs.

A review of San Francisco Ballet in "Jewels" by Eric Taub for DanceTabs.

Lone Star Ballet returns to live performance this week.

Houston Ballet will perform outdoors next month.

Texas Ballet Theater announces new faculty and staff appointments.

A review of Boston Ballet by Iris Fanger in The Patriot Ledger.

Nashville Ballet returns to live performance next month.

Houston Ballet announces live performances next month.

They have since dropped "Offensive" from the headline.

Liam Scarlett is dead at age 35. Associated Press. The Sunday Times The Times The Daily Mail

I don't think any charges were ever filed anywhere. The independent investigation of the Royal Ballet matter said there were "no matters to pursue."

The Royal Danish Ballet canceled because apparently there were complaints about Scarlett within the organization. Not a typical cancellation and not surprising that it would be noted in the press given Scarlett's having been dumped from the Royal Ballet and his ballets canceled there (and elsewhere). The word "offensive" was used by the RDB's director, speaking to The Times: "Offensive behaviour is unacceptable at the Royal Theatre."

This. From the L.A. Times:

Thank you for those details, JMcN. The decision for no military uniforms eliminates some fuss, in more senses than one.

A review of New York City Ballet in "When We Fell" by Brian Seibert in The New York Times.

Atlanta Ballet presents a short film,"Force of Habit."

Orlando Ballet will present "The Great Gatsby."

Darcey Bussell organizes a benefit gala for British ballet.

That I had heard also, and they look pretty good to this tin eye.

Thank you for the reminder, JMcN. Plainly, the last twelve months slipped my mind. Even if he hadn't wanted one, I expect he'd get something on the more substantial side under normal circumstances even if not a fully-fledged state funeral. There is supposed to be a ceremonial procession that I assume will be televised - the service itself will be private.