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"The Devil Ties My Tongue" by Amy Seiwert performed for the SKETCH Series, 2013. Photo by David DeSilva. Courtesy of Amy Seiwert's Imagery

The New York Times: Dance, Making a Career With One Eye on a Gender Gap

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The New York Times: Dance, Making a Career With One Eye on a Gender Gap

By Apollinaire Scherr

4 November 2001

In the early 2000s, the double standard for women in dance was an issue that was hushed by the dance world. Women did not get commissions – but they still don’t today. In this archived article Scherr describes the long-awaited commission of choreographer Ellis Wood.

Read more in the New York Times.

The Globe and Mail: Ballet BC changes the conversation on gender imbalance in dance world

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The Globe and Mail: Ballet BC changes the conversation on gender imbalance in dance world

By Martha Schabas

24 March 2017

The spring 2018 touring season of Ballet BC presented a repertoire of all-female choreographer works. Marth Schabas shares a discussion with these choreographers: Emily Molnar, Sharon Eyal and Crystal Pite.

Read the article in The Globe and Mail.

Huffington Post: Behind the Tutus, Ballet Is a Boys’ Club

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Huffington Post: Behind the Tutus, Ballet Is a Boys’ Club

By Chloe Angyal

15 March 2017

Ashley Bouder is well aware of the dearth of female choreography in ballet. In an article for the Huffington Post, Chlore Angyal reports that Bouder cried, explaining that this issue goes far beyond numbers. While for men in dance the options for a career outside of performing are numerous, women fall into two main categories: teacher or ballet mistress.

Thus, Bouder started the Ashley Bouder Project to give women the opportunities to lead and choreograph. The art form is still far from equal, and it may take reversing traditional roles in dance to weave equality into the foundation of ballet.

Read more in the Huffington Post.

The New York Times: The Incomplete Vision of ‘Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer’

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The New York Times: The Incomplete Vision of ‘Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer’

By Manohla Dargis

2 January 2018

In December, Marcelo Gomes left American Ballet Theatre after an accusation of sexual harassment from years ago was reported. The claim came during the completion of a documentary on Mr. Gomes, called “Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer.” The New York Times gives a review of the unfinished documentary and reveals that the documentary did not hit on all of Mr. Gomes’ apparent character.

Read more in the New York Times.

The New York Times: Peter Martins Retires From New York City Ballet After Misconduct Allegations

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The New York Times: Peter Martins Retires From New York City Ballet After Misconduct Allegations

By Robin Pogrebin

1 January 2018

The New York Times reports that Peter Martins has left the company for good. Claims of physical abuse forced Martins to leave the company in December.

Read more in the New York Times.

The Washington Post: Turmoil continues even after New York City Ballet chief hands in resignation

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The Washington Post: Turmoil continues even after New York City Ballet chief hands in resignation

By Sarah L. Kaufman

2 January 2018

In another article regarding the recent allegations of physical abuse by former NYCB Artistic Director Peter Martins, the Washington Post describes the company and its associates within a time of no leadership and confusion.

Read more in the Washington Post.

The New York Times: Ballet Leaders Allowed Peter Martins to Act With Impunity, Dancers Say

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The New York Times: Ballet Leaders Allowed Peter Martins to Act With Impunity, Dancers Say

By Robin Pogrebin

2 January 2018

Peter Martins, as Anne Bass, former board member of NYCB, put it, was “answerable to no one.” The New York Times reports on the climate at NYCB under leadership of the alleged abuser. Though retired now, due to recent allegations, Peter Martins remains under fire in the media – and for good reason.

Read more in the New York Times.

Vox: What I wish people understood about sexism and TV news

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Vox: What I wish people understood about sexism and TV news

By Allison Yarrow

18 December 2017

As a woman in TV, Allison Yarrow describes the environment women who make it in TV are privileged to work in every day – if one can use that word to describe a job characterized by inappropriate judgments and emphasis on appearance.

Read more on Vox.

The New York Times: Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too

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The New York Times: Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too

By Selma Hayek

12 December 2017

In an emotional OpEd for the New York Times, famed actress Selma Hayek recounts horror stories of her abuse by Weinstein and the silence that has plagued her for too long.

Read the piece in the New York Times.

The New York Times: Team to Lead City Ballet During Martins Sexual Harassment Probe

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The New York Times: Team to Lead City Ballet During Martins Sexual Harassment Probe

By Robin Pogrebin

9 December 2017

Amidst claims of physical and sexual assault committed by Peter Martins, longtime Artistic Director of New York City Ballet, a team of four has taken over leadership at NYCB. One of these leaders is recently retired dancer Rebecca Krohn.

To learn more, read the full article in the New York Times.