The commissioning of this report from dance consultant arose out of the Arts Council’s desire to turn its attention to these developmental needs at this time. Ballet activity in Ireland has grown in recent years, despite a chequered history that saw the withdrawal of Arts Council funding from the national ballet company in 1989. Despite this growth, there has been a general sense within the Arts Council and the ballet sector that dance policy has not addressed the specific development of ballet. The purpose of this report is twofold: to review the status of ballet in Ireland through consultations with key stakeholders and to create a clear direction forward for ballet’s advancement and development.
The Arts Council views the commissioning of this report as a significant phase in its strategy for the development of ballet in Ireland. The Arts Council hopes that the report’s articulation of a reasonable roadmap that can be followed both by the Arts Council and the ballet sector will create the confidence and trust necessary for success.
Towards a strategy of support for Professional Ballet in Ireland
The Arts Council,
07 September 2007, Ireland
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