Royal New Zealand Ballet controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Debate over representation of New Zealand dancers
Former company members including Dawn Sanders, Gray Veredon, Patricia Rianne, Nick Carroll and Anne Rowse criticized the number of overseas dancers in the company and questioned recruitment and selection processes. Some advocated a quota or stronger requirement for New Zealand representation. The reference material describes this as an ongoing controversy rather than recording a formal finding or resolution.