When A Company’s Artistic Director Moves On, Who Owns Her Choreography?

“As Charlotte Boye-Christensen prepares to step down as artistic director of Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, the question arises: Who has ownership and control over the choreography she produced while an employee? … Boye-Christensen wants control over which of her dance works continue to represent her in the company’s repertoire.” The company’s response: “This is not something we wish to discuss at this time.”