Canadian arts groups, the economy, and Ballet BC lay offs

from the Calgary Herald (11/27):

Arts groups yet to feel impact of downturn
By Bob Clark
November 27, 2008

"In the wake of Ballet BC's decision on Tuesday to lay off its dancers and some of its administrative staff because of the current economic decline, it's mostly a matter of steady-as-she-goes for several of Calgary's largest performing arts organizations." ...

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from the Vancouver Sun (11/25):

Massive layoffs rock Ballet BC
November 25, 2008

"VANCOUVER - Ballet BC has laid off its entire company. The announcement came Tuesday at a news conference." ...

"With ticket sales down by about $270,000 because of the ongoing economic decline, Ballet BC is hoping that its annual Christmas presentation of The Nutcracker can help save the company’s season." ...

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from the Vancouver Sun (11/27):

Many arts groups still flourishing
Ballet BC's layoffs and poor ticket sales not reflective of other arts groups' experiences
By Darah Hansen, with a file from Gerry Bellett
November 27, 2008

"Arts organizations in Vancouver and across the province remained optimistic about their financial futures Wednesday, the day after Ballet BC laid off dancers and staff, citing declining ticket sales linked to the global economic crisis." ...

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