Tag: 10.09.01

“National Lottery funding, supplemented by private and corporate donations and other public support, is giving British dance a major face-lift. The result is the construction of new, purpose-built centres for training, research and performance across the land, or the complete refurbishment of existing institutions.” The Times (UK) 10/09/01

“Across Britain, huge sums are being spent upgrading old dance centres and building smart new ones. [But] though these centres are undoubtedly good for modern architecture’s health, whether they have any value in improving the quality of modern dance performance itself is a moot point.” The Telegraph (UK) 10/09/01

Members of the Scottish Parliament “are set to challenge the controversial merger between Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, after conducting an inquiry into the dance company’s proposed change in artistic direction. The news will be welcomed by the ballet’s 36 dancers who have threatened strike action over the proposed change.” The Scotsman 10/09/01