dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The Paris Opera Ballet takes diversity measures. Quote In 2015, the Opera’s ballet director, Benjamin Millepied, met resistance after he ended the use of blackface for La Bayadère and renamed its Danse des Negrillons (dance of the little negroes) as Dance of the Children. Neef himself made waves recently when he told Le Monde newspaper that “some works will no doubt disappear from the repertoire”. Related. Quote A report said the company, which has lagged behind on issues of race, needs to do more to promote diversity. Link to comment
dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Rochester City Ballet presents a streaming performance of "Sleeping Beauty." Quote The performance was recorded in May of 2019 at the Nazareth College Arts Center. It will be streamed beginning this Friday, February 12 though the 21. Link to comment
dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Lauren Anderson conducts a free master class. Quote Classes will be held February 13th, March 13th, April 17th, and May 15th for this incredible opportunity. These classes are open to the public for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 12-Adult and tickets can be found by clicking here. Link to comment
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