Towards a strategy of support for professional ballet in Ireland: summary report

The Arts Council currently provides revenue funding to ballet companies and supports individual dance artists working in ballet. Dance artists may also be funded by the Arts Council through its allocation to local authorities. The decision to commission a study was set in the context of the Arts Council?s strategy document ?Partnership for the Arts 2006-2008?. In developing a strategy for advancement of ballet in Ireland, the Arts Council wished to review the current position and status of ballet and options for change