Who Shapes Ballet? Rethinking Gender, Power and Training Pipelines

One Dance UK In conversation with Anna Morgan 

Ballet studios are full of cisgender girls and women, yet the majority of artistic directors and choreographers are cisgender men. This session explores why. Drawing on new research, including fresh statistical data and exploration of gendered experiences in Ballet training, we’ll examine how disproportionate opportunities, binary gender expectations, and studio culture shape who gets to lead. With space for reflection and discussion, the session highlights practical ways teachers and institutions can embed equity into training and open pathways to leadership for women, trans and non-binary dancers.