By Sanjoy Roy Best known for his remakes of classic tales — especially his now legendary version of Swan Lake — Matthew Bourne is a very big name, his company New Adventures touring nationally and internationally far more than any other British company. It’s a lofty position, but Bourne is far from aloof, and has
by Maggie Foyer Dance companies founded by choreographer/directors often face succession issues: consider the Martha Graham Dance Company or Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Cullberg Ballet, founded by the iconic Swedish choreographer Birgit Cullberg, had an heir apparent in her son, Mats Ek, ready, willing and able, who led the company from 1985 to 1993.