The ballet studio has historically had rigid gender-normative standards. But making it a space where artists of all genders feel affirmed and respected in their identities will only enrich the art form. “I think to have an interesting future for ballet requires developing creative humans that can play,” says educator and Ballez founder Katy Pyle. […]

Even five years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine that there would be a number of openly nonbinary dancers at prominent ballet companies.

It had the makings of great satire. Three male dancers wrapped up in several layers of dripping cellophane, set against a background of vibrant pink. Above them was the headline FEMMES. Below was a blurb outlining Les Grands Ballets Canadiens’ concept: an evening of ballet on the theme of “Woman,” which would be part of […]

Most ads promoting upcoming ballets don’t feature blood streaming from a gruesome wound. But that doesn’t mean companies shouldn’t be able to take risks with their campaigns. Right? Last week, we heard that an ad for Montreal-based Les Grands Ballets Canadiens’ upcoming production of Edward Clug’s Stabat Mater was banned by the Société de transports […]