So you want to be a ballet star?

Article Abstract:

The annual competition run by the Paris Opera Ballet is discussed. This event is designed to select dancers for promotion.

Competitions

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New blood for an old ballet

Article Abstract:

The life and career of the French ballerina Sylvie Guillem are examined in detail. She is performing in 'Giselle' with the La Scala ballet company in London, England during Aug 2001.

Biography, Ballerinas, Guillem, Sylvie

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Both New York and London's premier ballet companies struggled in the wake of their founders' deaths. Why has ours come off worse?

Article Abstract:

The New York City Ballet (NYCB) does not seem to have been negatively affected by the death some years ago of its founder, George Balanchine. The company has a considerable number of strong male dancers, and is managed by a long-standing team of ballet staff. In contrast, the Royal Ballet has not managed to come to terms very well with the death of its founder, Frederick Ashton. It has no clear driving force to encourage new productions, and has been unable to keep Ashton's heritage alive.

Management, Royal Ballet (London, England), New York City Ballet Company

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