New York Times: Why Music Festivals Need More Beyoncés
“There’s not much that can be done about the past, but we can rewrite our future.” — Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage, on creating gender balance on stage at music festivals.
Entries by dancedata
The Problem With the Informal Referral System for New Choreographers – Men “Asking Around” = More Men Are Hired
It would be fine to go past the informal boys’ network that reiterates the exclusion of women
Global News: Ballet Kelowna prepares for season finale
Three Canadian female choreographers will have their works brought to Paris with Ballet Kelowna.
Chicago Sun-Times: The Joffrey Ballet journeys ‘Across the Pond’ for showcase of rising talents
Joffrey Ballet’s tour takes risks but lacks female choreography.
The Times Online: Scott Tady: Blackhawk grad featured in empowering dance show
By Scott Tady 28 April 2019 Dancers will celebrate fearless femininity Saturday in a touring show that brings a 1998 Blackhawk High grad back to her old stomping grounds. “Elevate: […]
Helen Pickett’s The Crucible Premiere Announced in the UK – DDP Founder to Meet Pickett in Charlotte, NC
DDP Founder Liza Yntema will meet the creator of The Crucible production, Helen Pickett, during her visit to Charlotte Ballet this week.
Broadway World: Boston Ballet School Presents 10th Annual Next Generation Performance
Boston Ballet School’s Next Generation performance will feature Lia Cirio’s piece developed from Boston Ballet’s ChoreograpHER initiative.
Dance Magazine – Op-Ed: What AGMA Got Wrong in Advocating for the NYCB Principals Trading Nude Photos of Ballerinas
An Op-Ed for Dance Magazine breaks down the reinstatement of Ramasar and Catazaro at NYCB.
Just Released: GLOBAL LISTING OF CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & COMPETITIONS
DDP releases its second report, a global listing of choreographic fellowships, scholarships and competitions. Visit our Resources page for the report.
The Mercury News: Smuin Ballet tours with greatest hits, new work from Amy Seiwert
Two women teaming up in the dance community to tour bold work.
