New York City Ballet Wage Talks Center Stage as THE NUTCRACKER Curtain Set to Rise
Sara Mearns is in the spotlight as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where she has spent the past two decades of her career. Yet, even at the top of her field, she relies on off-season gigs to cover New York rent on a 37-week contract. "I'm very fortunate that I'm able to do some gigs on my layoff time," she said. "I fill my entire layoff with gigs so I can pay my rent, so I can pay for my everyday living."…