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As global discussions surrounding the imbalances of gender representation in leadership roles in professional companies arise, we begin to understand our role in not only developing a deeper understanding of these issues, but what steps we can take to promote action. A good starting point is using the work of companies that are already taking action, to inform our initiatives. The Boston Ballet Company is one of those companies. Listen in as we speak to the brilliant and accomplished artistic director of the Boston ballet Mr Mikko Nissinen as he speaks to us about the Boston Ballet’s ChoreograpHER initiative.
GUEST: A Helsinki native, Mikko Nissinen began studying ballet at the age of 10. His professional career took off soon after with the Finnish National Ballet at age 15. During his 19 year professional career, Nissinen toured across the Netherlands and Switzerland, also performing as a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. As the artistic director of Boston Ballet since 2001, Mikko’s vision and passion for the art form, has allowed him to transform this world-class ballet company. Mikko has pushed the repertoire beyond classical story ballets, by including more contemporary works by notable choreographers as John Neumeier, Wayne McGregor and William Forsythe.
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCAs global discussions surrounding the imbalances of gender representation in leadership roles in professional companies arise, we begin to understand our role in not only developing a deeper understanding of these issues, but what steps we can take to promote action. A good starting point is using the work of companies that are already taking action, to inform our initiatives. The Boston Ballet Company is one of those companies. Listen in as we speak to the brilliant and accomplished artistic director of the Boston ballet Mr Mikko Nissinen as he speaks to us about the Boston Ballet’s ChoreograpHER initiative.
GUEST: A Helsinki native, Mikko Nissinen began studying ballet at the age of 10. His professional career took off soon after with the Finnish National Ballet at age 15. During his 19 year professional career, Nissinen toured across the Netherlands and Switzerland, also performing as a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. As the artistic director of Boston Ballet since 2001, Mikko’s vision and passion for the art form, has allowed him to transform this world-class ballet company. Mikko has pushed the repertoire beyond classical story ballets, by including more contemporary works by notable choreographers as John Neumeier, Wayne McGregor and William Forsythe.
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.