Australian Ballet taps ABT's Ross Stretton as its next leader.(American Ballet Theater)(Interview)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: February 1, 1996| Author: Gladstone, Valerie | Copyright information

Stretton, who was a principal dnacer in the Australian company before joining the Joffrey Ballet in 1979, is a native Australian who is enthusiastic about returning home. He succeeds Maina Gielgud, who has been artistic director since 1983.

Melbourne - Australian Ballet has picked former AB principal dancer Ross Stretton as its next artistic director, effective January 1, 1997, Australian Ballet Foundation chairman Tim Cox announced. Stretton, currently assistant artistic director ...

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