The economics of ballet? Ugh!! I have just entered into the back and forth on Eddie Villella's departure from Miami and the inherent tensions between artists and their benefactors. Please, can we just enjoy the artistic vision and let the deep pockets exit stage left when they feel they have had enough. There is no way around this one. Didn't you recognize Rome's "It Girl" on Michelangelo's ceiling with all those other heavenly creatures? Money talks and great artist do what they need to do to get their vision out there, even if that means putting your patron in the picture (once in awhile). At the end of the day, er uh century, we remember Michelangelo and we remember Villella and his contributions to dance in New York and Miami. That is the power of great art and I say it trumps great money.
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