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Death of the dance dictators: ballet in the wake of #MeToo

by Judith Mackrell

With its culture of discipline, control and pecking orders, the dance world has always been plagued by claims of bullying and sexual exploitation. But old hierarchies are being challengedBallet companies are unique in ways that are wonderful and preposterous. At best, they are fabulously creative organisations to which loyal dancers, including the biggest stars, may devote entire careers. But, with scores of dancers …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:18am on July 16, 2018