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The Kennedy Center has appointed choreographer Stephen Nakagawa as the new head of its dance programming, shortly after dismissing the entire dance staff amid controversy over union support and leadership changes, amidst ongoing funding debates and organizational upheaval.
The Kennedy Center fired its dance director and two other staff amid tensions over programming direction, with the new leadership under President Trump pushing for more broadly appealing, commercial dance shows, moving away from niche or politically themed performances, leading to internal conflicts and staff dismissals.
The Kennedy Center has terminated its dance programming team amid broader leadership changes under President Trump, who has increased funding and reshaped the center's direction, though dance classes are expected to continue as scheduled.
The Kennedy Center has laid off its dance programming team and several other staff members amid ongoing upheaval since President Trump's takeover, raising concerns about the future of its arts programming and potential censorship of artistic expression.