The Times Herald: Esther Cepeda: The crippling legacy of gender stereotypes
28 August 2019 As a lifelong lover of the ballet — and as a child of immigrant parents who could not afford to start me in classes when I was […]
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The Telegraph: Tamara Rojo: Female choreographers lack confidence to say yes
The director of English National Ballet says women choreographers tell her they’re ‘not capable’ while men plough on.
Noted: Choreographer Andi Schermoly showcases the strength of ballerinas in new piece
Choreographer Andi Schermoly’s work for the Royal New Zealand Ballet places the beauty and power of women centre stage.
“Women Rising” Program Featured in ‘Things to do in L.A.’ – LA Times
“Women Rising: Choreography From the Female Perspective” will take place in L.A. this month.
Los Angeles Times: Column: How John Proctor and #MeToo helped cure my ‘work in progress’ theater phobia
Theater explores #MeToo topics.
You Need to Hear About the Swan Dreams Project
Female leaders are few and far between in ballet, but even more rare is a female leader of color. Aesha Ash is advocating for African-American ballet dancers through her initiative, the Swan Dreams Project.
Castanet: Ballet Kelowna to be the first Canadian ballet company in over 40 years to commission a female Canadian choreographer to create a full-length work
Canadian company Ballet Kelowna commissions a full-length female work.
Female Perspective Dance Festival? Count us in.
LA Times reports on the Women Rising dance festival happening this summer.
Dance Magazine: What Does It Take to Transition from Dancer to Director? Three New Leaders Open Up
How can dancers best transition into a leadership role?
Dance Spirit: Why Choreography Should Be More Than An Elective, According to Dean College Faculty Members
Dancers should have exposure to choreography courses – to become better dancers and collaborators in every field.
