Posted inDancing Documentary Films and Programs National Ballet of Canada Swan Song (Movie) In ‘Swan Song,’ a Ballet Company Faces Racism and Sexism The film follows a National Ballet of Canada production of “Swan Lake” as dancers and others deal with long-simmering issues of racism and sexism. Posted by By Alissa Wilkinson
Posted inDancing Demonstrations, Protests and Riots France Olympic Games (2024) Organized Labor Paris (France) S.F.A.-C.G.T. Wages and Salaries Dancers Drop Threat to Strike During Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Organizers avoided disruption by agreeing to give performers on temporary contracts a greater cut of broadcast royalties. Posted by By Aurelien Breeden
Posted inDancing Karr, Jakob Peck, Orville Pershing Square Signature Theater Theater ‘Ain’t Done Bad’ Review: Jakob Karr’s Dance to Orville Peck Songs Jakob Karr, from “So You Think You Can Dance?,” has conceived and choreographed a show set to songs by the country musician Orville Peck. Posted by By Brian Seibert
Posted inDancing Documentary Films and Programs Football Women and Girls New Documentary About Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Exposes Contradictions for Young Women A new documentary about the young women who dance for The Dallas Cowboys illuminates the deep contradictions at the heart of the profitable franchise. Posted by By Rhonda Garelick