Adam McKinney, Artistic Director Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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Tune in as we chat with Adam McKinney who has just finished his first year as artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Hear about McKinney's own background to learn how it impacted his career as a male ballet dancer and how it informs his leadership at PBT. We also got a sneak peek at McKinney's plans for the coming years, both in terms of programming as well as policies he's putting in place to help improve the lives of company dancers. You can learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on their website. Links: Ballet Help Desk Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk
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