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She has the right to express herself like any other individual in this country. She doesn't work for NYCB and I thought she was quite careful not to be incriminating. She said she had been getting many questions--I assumed her bringing up the word rape was in response to questions she had received.

This thread is so large now I apologize if this is old news but the AGMA has responded re: the Martins allegations with a call for people to contact them if they experienced any harassment. https://www.musicalartists.org/harassment-allegations-peter-martins-ballet-master-chief-new-york-city-ballet/

That doesn't detract from her point that in a company that size there should have been some mechanism in place for employees to complain about abusive behavior.

My impression is that this wasn't the case that triggered the investigation. And I think you underestimate how easy people find it to report their bosses, who have been in control of them since they were literally children, to the police.

and we now have a named accuser, former NYCB soloist Kelly Cass Boal, wife of Peter Boal.

That simply isn't true. The very fact it is perceived that a boss is favoring his sexual partners can be considered sexual harassment by other workers. This does not involve telling the offenders x or y. And while we don't know the particulars (if indeed there are any) in this case, that is not an essential part of indicating what is sexual harassment. No one needs to say to their boss "don't take your penis out in front of me." I should not have to say to a supervisor at work "please don't kiss me on the head," as it should go without saying. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/employees-can-sue-over-co-workers-sex-with-boss/ https://www.employmentlawfirms.com/resources/employment/discrimination/laws-preventing-favoritism-in-the-workplace (see "favoritism as sexual harassment")

How about no.

I had the same reaction. It is certainly not an amateurish image (as I believe it was described earlier in the thread), and if the suggestion is simply that showing Misty in a leotard top (not a particularly revealing one) = Hooters, that is pretty offensive.

Yes, and it isn't the first person who has left and returned to ABT (and I'm not talking about "stars" for whom you might expect a bit more flexibility if they left and then wanted to return). Sean Stewart, a stalwart of the corps, originally joined in 1997, left in 2002 and returned in 2008.

Except that isn't what Misty is doing... (and according to reports of her non-recovered technique perhaps it *should* have been). Or Stella for that matter, though it was for a time. They have also been (seemingly) accommodating of frequent injuries of late for Gillian Murphy, and why wouldn't they be. I'm just not seeing the factual basis to support the above statement. Part had *some* injuries lately but we really don't know what happened (I'm as upset as anyone about it) and I don't think there is much evidence that her injuries are the reason, or the main reason, for her being pushed out. Injuries certainly weren't the main issue for Xiomara or Paloma.

Ethnicity is complex in the US as well. People here often do not neatly fit in one box either, and despite your assertion, no one (or very few) Americans would argue that those boxes you listed cover all the ethnic diversity that exist in the world. For one thing, you omitted Native Americans...

You made it a point, seemingly, to negatively compare the US and Russia vis-a-vis this issue--hence the turn this conversation took. I'm not "Jewish from Russia" because that side of my family was forced to flee 100+ years ago...

One of the reasons for diversity in the US is our horrible history of slavery, but it is certainly NOT the only one. The fact that the US was a beacon of hope for people fleeing things like the pogroms in Russia --meant to eradicate minority groups like the Jews who fled Russia FOR the US is a much nicer reason for diversity in the US and, ahem, lack of diversity in Russia. So yeah, they didn't enslave people but perhaps we can not glorify a place with their own unpleasant past and racist present.

Not sure that follows, since it means Khawly has gone from sponsoring 2 principals and a soloist to (as far as we know), 1 principal.... I would have imagined it wouldn't have been necessary to eliminate Part to make her accounting work out, in fact she now is paying less than previously.

I also find it odd since she is an exceptionally beautiful woman.

I thought she was less smiley than Shevchenko on Weds.

Yeah I took it as a rather dramatic throwing up of hands in frustration and anger at the entire situation: "do whatever!!" with the annoyance yes directed at abt who I'm sure she's mad at, but I'm guessing she doesn't really want to have to talk a crazed supporter out of a tree right now either. I mean if I was in her shoes the last thing I'd want was to have to beg my fans to not make a fuss. I hardly took it as encouragement, although if I had been in her shoes I would probably have made the effort to try and quell the protest.

I'm with you. But remember it isn't a large number of people and rudeness like that in PERSON by a few individuals is harder to pull off. But I completely agree, and said it before. No reason to put down any dancers (new principals is who I mentioned before, but others either) because of what has happened. they aren't to blame. That is why I think it is important that people who are planning to be positive don't get scared off by a few bad apples.

Don't do that. Go and be vocal in your enthusiastic support for Veronika. That's my plan. Be positive and enthusiastic. She deserves it, no?

Hear, Hear! I'm really upset she is gone, and I can't say her firing (for that is what it basically is) doesn't temper the excitement I feel about the promotions somewhat, but no one should be blaming any of the promoted dancers for this. All they have done is their best. Nothing blameworthy in that.

Ugh booing AT her farewell? That will be charming

I think Paris was injured (?) much of this season--she actually was cast a lot, she was just often replaced, at least in the performances I saw. --And my count is the same as yours. 3 soloist women remaining! It is indeed a small number.

Very happy about the news. I'd really have liked to see Gabe, who does a ton of soloist roles (as many as Arron Scott) promoted. He deserved it. And I hope that all this newly promoted talent doesn't mean a long wait for Cassandra Trenary and Skylar, but I'm very happy for everyone promoted!!! I'd imagine next year there will have to be some movement up from corps to soloist on the women's side.

I don't think I'm repeating information posted here (apologies if I am! I'm not feeling up to re-reading all the pages of comments right now), but the improvement in Shevchenko's performance is quite likely due to the fact that Weds night was her debut in the role. Glad to hear thurs was even better!

I imagine there will be more than one promotion, so that should insulate any one person. With as few female principals as there are left, (and will kochekova be back? honestly if Part was forced out and she isn't, I'll be annoyed. Her injury certainly didn't last past the ABT season; she started performing again immediately after her ABT commitments ended.) I'd be very surprised if not.