Seattle Times: Dance Theatre of Harlem, formed when ballet companies weren’t hiring dancers of color, celebrates 50 years with a Seattle tour stop
Dance Theatre of Harlem supported dancers of color long before anyone else.
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New York Times: Commuting While Pregnant: A Long Ride Could Be a Risky One
Traveling 50 or more miles to and from work may negatively affect unborn babies, a new study suggests.
When Will Women Get to Tell Women’s Stories?
When will women be the first to tell their own stories onstage?
We Need to Stop Rehabilitating Abusers – Whether in Ballet or Hollywood – Page Six: Disgraced ballet master Peter Martins lands gig in Russia
Peter Martins continues to find support – this time in Russia at the Mariinsky.
New John Wick Film Features Tiler Peck’s Choreography
Female choreography on the big screen – finally.
Modern Day Male Issues Only – Rhinegold Publishing: San Francisco Ballet takes on modern day issues at Sadler’s Wells
Issues tackled by San Francisco Ballet’s production seem to be exclusively male issues.
How is Ballet Like Hollywood? – New York Times: As Hollywood Embraces Diversity, Jobs for Female Directors Remain Sparse
Ballet and Hollywood go hand-in-hand when it comes to inequity.
Is Anyone Really Surprised? – New York Times: Abuse Allegations Rock Vienna Ballet School
Another situation in which there was no supervision or constraints, whether the abuse was by men or women. Formal procedures and safeguards must be put in place.
New York Times: Ballet’s Biggest Matchmakers (Student, Meet Scholarship)
A New York Times article discusses Melanie Hamrick’s choreography and YAGP’s female founder.
Pittsburgh Current: Point Park Conservatory Dance Company Set To Close Out 2018-19 Season
Women choreographers featured in Point Park University’s production.
