A statement released yesterday by New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet reported that an independent investigation was unable to corroborate allegations of harassment and abuse against former ballet master in chief Peter Martins, according to The New York Times. This marks the end of a two-month inquiry jointly launched by the two […]
Former New York City Ballet dancer Wilhelmina Frankfurt questions what’s missing in the investigation of Peter Martins
Last night, the New York City Ballet board of directors approved ballet master in chief Peter Martins’ request for a temporary leave of absence amidst an ongoing investigation into sexual harassment. The investigation came to light on Monday, when the New York Times reported that NYCB and the School of American Ballet had hired a […]
Janine N. Beckles, Clifton Brown, Kiyon Ross and Helanius J. Wilkins span generations and geographies. All four have recently transitioned into leadership roles, in dance companies and, for Wilkins, a university theater and dance department.
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Winners of the Dance Magazine Awards, from 1954 to the present
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