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DANCE DATA PROJECT® TO RELEASE PART 2 OF GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS SERIES, FEATURING THE BALLET WORLD’S TOP LEADERS AND THEIR METHODS FOR CRISIS NAVIGATION

Dance Data Project® (DDP) today announced the release of Global Conversations – Navigating Challenging Times, the second round in a series of virtual interviews. Round 2 features 10 artistic directors, executive directors, and CEOs of some of the most globally esteemed ballet companies. See the full roster in the announcement.

The Observer: Troy Powell, Artistic Director of Ailey II, Has Been Fired for Sexual Misconduct

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has removed Troy Powell from his position within the organization after disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct were brought forward. DDP commends the organization’s swift and appropriate action in removing Powell and affirming that abuse has no place in this art form.