From Denver7:
Disparities persist in traditionally female-dominated fields
This article with Dallas dancer and choreographer Alexandra Farber Light focuses on the need for increased pay in the dance industry. The feature examines the underrepresentation of women in management roles across various fields. To demonstrate this disparity in the dance industry, the article points to DDP’s research, specifically that fewer than a quarter of works produced by the largest 150 ballet companies last year were choreographed by women. Light goes on to explain other factors which contribute to the disparity in leadership opportunities for women, including how women in dance are often made to feel disposable.
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