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Festival Artistic Director Damian Woetzel recently retired after 23 years at the New York City Ballet. His farewell performance drew massive acclaim in the press and among supporters, and left fans and critics alike wondering what the future holds for one of dance's most shining stars. All eyes are on the Vail International Dance Festival, July 27 - August 9, as Damian's next project - so please read the press below to see what the world is saying about Damian and about the dance you can see in the Vail Valley later this month.

Press Release: Damian Retires from New York City Ballet, Turns Singular Focus to Vail International Dance Festival.

Bowing Out But Still Fancy Free
New York Times 

Vet Dancer Says Adieu
New York Post 

Damian Woetzel Leaps Into Future
Bloomberg News

Woetzel Retires New York City Ballet; Turns Focus to Vail Festival
Real Vail 

Damian Woetzel's Last Dance
Vanity Fair Magazine




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