2 Dec 2016
Friction at Royal New Zealand Ballet
Allegations of conflict between ballet dancers and the artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, have led to an independent investigation by the board and a facilitator hired to help mend the relationship. In the last year, as many as 12 dancers and other staff have left the ballet company, which received 5.4 million dollars in the latest budget. Nine to Noon producer Clare Sziranyi has been looking into the story.