So now also Basel. After serious accusations were made against the Bernese theater and the Zurich dance academy, former pupils of the Basel Theater Ballet School (BTB) have spoken out. In a joint article by “NZZ am Sonntag” and “Bajour” they report serious abuses. These include humiliation and immoral behavior by school management and teachers.
According to the article, a total of 33 people – of whom 7 even under their real name and with a photo – report serious violations by the management and the teaching team of the BTB. A student says:
Many of the women would not menstruate during their ballet school days simply because they weighed too little.
The allegations are mainly directed against the principal of the school. This denies all allegations. As the article states, there have been repeated talks between the authorities and the school in recent years. “They were about nutrition, the pressure in the classroom, the many dropouts.” The Basel Ballet School offers a classical ballet course with a Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ). The article from “NZZ am Sonntag” and “Bajour” says: “The stage as a stage dancer with a federal certificate of competence (EFZ) is not only one of the toughest internships in Switzerland, it is also one of the most dangerous.”
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The BTB is currently struggling with financial problems, it was only in April that the canton had to help the school financially to prevent disorderly bankruptcy. The canton of Basel-Stadt will soon decide on an annual contribution of up to CHF 500,000. The government denies this request. “The BTB must find its way to long-term independence under its own steam and generate the necessary funds from third parties for this,” is the response to the initiative. There is “no overriding public interest” in continuing international professional training for classical dance in Basel.
The latest revelations probably won’t make it any easier for BTB to raise funds. “Not only do we expect an exceptional level of commitment to school and dance, but we also put the physical and emotional well-being and personal development of our students at the heart of our philosophy,” the school writes about itself on its website.
Source: Blick
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