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Former Artistic Director of The National Ballet Alexander Grant dies at 86

excerpt from Guardian obituary: While Margot Fonteyn is generally thought to be the inspiration behind some of Frederick Ashton‘s most successful ballets, the same could be said of Alexander Grant, who has died aged 86. Grant possessed an unusual combination … Continue reading

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It’s Not Always Pretty: Dancer Drama Off Stage

A look at arts advocacy and administrative issues in the arts. Continue reading

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Classical vs. Contemporary Ballet

A brief overview of the differences between classical and contemporary ballet. Continue reading

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