“Each year, any permanent member of the Paris Opéra Ballet wanting promotion to leading dancer, soloist or coryphée (a kind of demi-soloist) can apply to take part in a competition created for the purpose. More than half of them do so.” The Independent (London)
Tag: 03.23.01
FROM THE BARRE TO THE BOARDROOM
Performers aren’t always the most suited to be arts administrators, but David McAllister might be the exception. After giving his last performance at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday, he will step into his new role as artistic director of Australian Ballet and plans for his inaugural season already include a new “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty”, and adding 10 new dancers to the company. “His dressing room tells the tale. On one side of the table is eye makeup, foundation and powder. On the other is an ever-increasing stack of business papers.” Sydney Morning Herald