Two articles looking at the business side of ENB's "Cinderella: Tough nut for dancers to crack By David Jays for The Financial Times
Christmas is coming and dancecompanies arepreparing to serve up the annual feast of Nutcrackers and other sweet-toothed seasonal fare. For dancers it is part of the year's routine. But for many companies, this is a crucial season - the moneyspinner that bankrolls the rest of their work.
However, ballet's hold on a popular audience - which in Britain and the US means cash-cow Christmas performances - is looking increasingly doubtful. The Nutcracker is facing increasing competition for the family audience. London companies are glancing nervously across the Atlantic, where the omens are not good.
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My week: Keeping on my toes Even a ride on a No 9 bus inspires Janie Grace, managing director of The English National Ballet. From The Daily Telelgraph:
Saturday and Sunday
... are spent fretting over two preoccupations, both involving a great deal of forward planning and a need for endless cash: Christmas - presents, cards and logistics and the company - three years plans, budgets and logistics. Christmas seems achievable, but ENB's a bit of a challenge.
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