dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 A story on diversity efforts at the Paris Opera Ballet in light of a new report. Quote The report also urged that an overhaul of the admissions process for the Paris Opera Ballet School, where the company trains a majority of the its dancers, be carried out to allow for a more diverse selection pool. “The objective is not that the school recruits less talented students to meet diversity objectives,” the writers of the report said, “but to search for great students wherever they can be found.” Link to comment
dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 A biographical article on Lauren Anderson. Quote With her groundbreaking talent and tenacious determination, Anderson reached a major milestone in history becoming the first African American principal dancer in any major ballet company, nationally and internationally. Link to comment
dirac Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Canton Ballet holds a virtual fundraiser. Quote In previous years, Touchdowns and Tutus shows featured high-school Canton Ballet dancers paired with high-school football players for a dance competition with celebrity judges. Link to comment
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