The Dark Reality Of Being A Dancer | The Scarlet Letter Reports
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- Alexandra Waterbury sued New York City Ballet after discovering some of its male dancers had been exchanging explicit texts.
While the case raised concerns about unsafe atmospheres for dancers, Alexandra’s story has now fostered an important call for change.
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When she said, "I don't need the legal system to tell me this is wrong." That resonated with me. I am in a long court trial regarding abuse and I am being judged by old men who come from a misogynistic culture. It is torture. She is inspirational.
Stay strong with your journey
@@dorkkish9531 Thank you and I wish the same to all women going through this. It's important to speak out.
I hope you win your case
You need to hire a good victim's rights attorney. It's expensive but worth it.
Sometimes people cant understand what others have went through unless they experience it themselves. You didn't deserve whatever you went through. You deserve justice and I belive you can get it. I hope you win your case. :)
ballet is an art form that requires a lot of physical touching so the boundaries are crossed very easily especially when children are not knowledgeable about what is sexual harassment and what is not. the teachers correct your posture by touching you, girls are partnered by male dancers that will have to place their hands very close to the breasts or crotch, and many times grab thighs to hold the girls up. when I started partnering classes, not once was there an explicit or discretional statement about how we as girls are allowed to voice when we are uncomfortable or to reach out to faculty for help when our private parts were "accidentally touched". we were never told to speak up or seek adults for psychological mentorship in any way either. i wonder whether male dancers were taught to avoid certain areas while partnering...
also in the ballet and dance industry, most institutions put their male dancers on a pedestal. the men get promoted 5x faster most of the time. I know this is partly due to the demand of male dancers and excess of female dancers but that shouldn't be an excuse to coddle the boys when they are young and idolize them when they are grown when the same is not happening for the females.
YES! I was a dancer for over 20 years and I 100% agree with everything you wrote! You literally took the words out of my mouth...on all of it. When I first started partnering classes it made me a bit uneasy too! It definitely took getting used to.
It’s crazy!
Thats why i nvr want to dance with a male😅
It happens everywhere. In China female dancers will dance with their boy friends or trusted partners. The admission rate by gender in academies is about 50:50 but the nature of dance makes it difficult to justify. Same touching for different partners may mean differently and when the accusation happens, the institutes prefer to cover it up.
I completely agree,I'm a male ballet dancer and ballet partnering dies get very touchy.and male dancers are alot more..what's the word.like you said.boys always have priority because of their demand
She is so brave for coming forward and she’s a badass for doing so! The type of energy we need!
@@bleb3622 did you even watch two seconds of this? This was about sexual assault and abuse….not dancing to much
@@Chels-fz5uq that’s why they commented what they did lol
That messages were even sent to a Board Member??!! The ENTIRE organization up to the top is corrupt! She NEEDS to win her case! How dare they! They ruined how many lives and try to deflect blame after doing that much harm!
She already lost
@Baby Hunn bruh
@Baby Hunn who ever you are...you are an idiot for posting this horrific thought!! Shame on you!!
@Baby Hunn excuse me-he wasnt even INTERESTED in her in the first place. he only got with her so that he could take explicit photos of her and send them to his group chat. also i dont care about him being gorgeous since thats subjective anyway, but that DOESNT hide the fucking fact hes a DISGUSTING human being.
The way as a dancer I’m not even surprised. Stuff like this happens so often with big ballet companies and nobody listens.
The title is the dark reality of being a dancer but this is also the dark reality of being a woman. How do other people, both men and women, look at this situation and find a way to justify how she was treated? This is something that women, by default, have to be on guard about each time we let a man into our lives. She handled the situation with so much poise and bravery, and her story will change the world.
And THAT is white boy privilege
Well,no . It's the dark reality of breaking limits, doing adultery, and so much The world is messed up, no modesty left at all.
*Fuck around and don't marry until you cross 30*, Shame on us.
@@nehaadil7379 nobody has to marry anyone and nobody has to be modest. the fuck around part is true however it happens alot.
@@nehaadil7379 you have to be married and then also cheating to commit adultery lol she did neither one of those things. Breaking limits? Tf you talking about. And even if she was married it wouldn’t have made a difference, except maybe made it worse and harder on her.
@@SweetGrace25
the fact that he was above 23 or to late 20s when she was 17 or maybe even younger, if i understood correctly...i am 23 amd cant even see myself with a 22y old,let alone 17
That is disgusting. She’s so brave for speaking out. They need to do something about that. No one should get away with stealing someone’s privacy and dignity. The rich old men of the world think they can get away with anything.
Uh he was in his 20s
@@larsonfamilyhouse
going after a 17y old...a minor
As soon as I google Chase, the first thing I read from him is "She's using this and lying to bolster her own career." WTF!?! The screenshots / messages are enough to show his true colours and he has the audacity to say that??? YUCK.
This is exactly why they will continue this pattern wherever they go! Essentially they’re basically unprofessional. These dangers exist in all occupations. Some men use that kind of stuff to bond with each other. Chauvinistic attitudes and secret hatred towards women. Best to avoid parties where there might be opportunities to exploit women. It can happen when a woman is interested in the attention of a colleague, or when a colleague keeps repeating contact with a female coworker where professional lines are broken or crossed. Women need to remember always that men who are ambitious in any level of reaching or maintaining positions will try to know all levels strengths and weaknesses of all colleagues to maintain competitive advantage. This in turn is the manifestation of male bonding with other colleagues. His despicable response shows no remorse for how he betrayed the trust of another person in the dance ‘company’ nor does he show any accountability for his unprofessional behavior. That in itself is a sign of someone who will continue to do this over and over because of chauvinistic tendencies towards women.
He is a predator.
He is a malignant narcissist!! Trust me!!
And as sad as it is, this will probably do nothing but damage her career. She’s a strong person and standing up for yourself is more important than any career or anything else. Hopefully it will just demonstrate to someone that she’s a force to be reckoned with and she can have whatever career she wants because of it.
Distortion??? There is no distorting sharing naked images of someone without their content… also there is no distorting “I bet we could tie them up…”. What? I hope that her EX, the Board members of the ABC, all people involved (texting) and his Lawyer all end up in prison. This is not acceptable.
They probably will face no concerquences 😭
I think the only lawsuit pending is the one over chase finlay, the others were dismissed. Also, the members who were fired have been re incorporated to the NYCB except for Zachary Catazaro, whom I believe did not want to come back. So, this ended without any justice for Alexandra and all the other women involved, the only justice is that Chase Finlay is no longer dancing.
When she said her ex boyfriend hated her, that felt so true to the things that myself and other women have gone through. Do straight men even like women? Anyone with empathy would never do this type of thing because they can imagine what it would feel like if the roles were reversed. Each of them knew what they were doing. This type of crime should by default carry a minimum sentence.
There are a great deal of women haters out here. It’s shocking but true and it’s starts with hating their mothers or watching their fathers abuse women.
What the hell does "Do straight men even like women?" mean? It sounds like you have some issues you need to work out, because that is a general and very hurtful, misinformed statement.
@@ashleys708 yeah definitely a generalization...
@@ashleys708 Your reading comprehension skills need work. It’s also a question, not a statement.
The way that some cishet men treat women is honestly appalling. They treat women like they’re stupid and not worthy of respect.
Yes straight men like women 🙄...otherwise they would be gay.
"I bet we could tie some of them up and abuse them like animals"
Really? They are the animals. All those text got me livid. Poor girl stay strong!
This is absolutely disgusting
Animals shouldn't be tied up and abused. Animals don't take sexual photos and share them. Use whatever brain you have left.
This crazy dealer in near contact with principal male dancer! This is dangerous not only the sex. abuse. This two dancers where promoted to early, much to early!
Animals neither deserve nor could do something so heinous. These guys are trash, not animals.
A court has dismissed the lawsuit against SAB and NYCB, despite the fact that at least one board member was involved in this. Disgusting.
We still live in a patriarchal society that does not protect women or children
What comes to me is: Imagine how much money and prestige is involved with being a board member, large donor or patron within such high society...now imagine something that threatens that...Time to bring out the carpet sweeper! Put out the flames! Yes, I have some choice thoughts and words about these people. Nonetheless, they know how to make "the system" work for them and make much they find disruptive to their self interests, simply shut down, or disappear.
@@FreedomofSpeech865 And worse, has no moral compass or self restraint…🤦🏼♀️
@@FreedomofSpeech865 true. And to make things worse, we now have men pretending to be women and creating more victims
I can't even! Ballet, a traditionally feminine center art form that is mostly females, has a dude bro fraternity culture. I just...and those text messages....I am just so.....I don't think I can take living on this planet anymore.
I hope you are ok - there are good people out there too
bruh me too this world just makes you feel hopless
you have no idea about the entertainment business do you
Our only hope is in Jesus Christ.
Makes a person feel proud of her for her morals and thankful for her courage. And at such a young age, she handles it with such class and strength.
Top organizations run by top geezers or old rich men are always like that. They needed to be exposed for people to see the reality behind the glamour. So brave of Alex to voice out against them!
honestly as a dancer this is one of my biggest fears. my body is my main asset in my performance and for it to be turned into a weapon for me would be horrendous. what an awful situation, and what awful men :(
If you look up Jared Longhitano (the guy sending sick texts wanting to tie up all the ballerinas like farm animals and other similar, horrible msgs) he seems to be enjoying his life as an "amateur boxer". Even though he said such horrible things, no one has come for him. Realistically, it's very likely his misogyny seeped into his personal relationships. Who knows how. But no one has come for him, and that's how a lot of these men get away with it.
As a former dancer there is more dark reality "behind the scenes" that people dont know about, this is one of them. That for example sometimes to get att leading part in a ballet, you can do "bed-way" to get this part. But also dont ever let at man take private pictures of you. You are strong Alexandra giving this interview.
It is utterly disgusting that her boy friend (of all people) could violate her in that fashion! He should be protecting her. It makes me so mad that the employees, donors, & board members are involved! Someone should have stopped this, but they are all corrupt.
I'm starting to think every corporate company has corrupt creeps at the top! (Aka Victoria Secret)
NYCB has always treated their female dancers like objects… Balanchine himself said that he wanted his dancers bone thin. And he didn’t care if they were anorectic or on cocaine or both, as long as they performed well. Sexual exploitation is no surprise in such a toxic atmosphere.
Really too bad the video is too short. This is too serious of a topic and this story is too complicated (complicated as in there are so many more men involved in that chain and so many more women who are victimized and so many more people involved in the cover up and a lot of those people had ties to the "investigation" done by the school) to squeeze it into a 12 minute video. This needs to be at least 45 minutes long and I just feel like anything less than that isn't doing the case Justice. There is just so much more to this story. I want a full documentary on that place.
I'd like to actually see an extended investigation into this as well.
The effect of an organization not developing & applying specific policies, and informing parents & students of the risks.
Also, it's interesting how models, actors and dancers have to leave home at a young age - imho, it shouldn't have to be the case, and the familial departure (the same warning they give to a newly wed woman; moving away after marriage increases the risk of domestic abuse) only emphasizes the obvious regressions that would eventually take place, and the potential traps that would lie waiting for future victims.
Hopefully in good time, these matters will be resolved.
Really love the connection shared between these two strong women during this interview. Persist ladies!
@Baby Hunn Theres literal DNA evidence that a Rudy Guede did it...
DNA.
@Baby Hunn ah yes, the woman who had alibi's on where she was and only showered in her own home before realizing shit was off is definitely the one who did it, not the man who was already caught breaking into homes and sexually assaulting women and had a friend come out and say he was actually out at that time and in the area + had DNA evidence found at the scene.
I’m so proud of her for standing up and speaking out
I dont see how the managements and the attorneys for NYCB can be so dismissive of this case. The texts are right there in Chase’s computer along with all of the responses from the other men. It’s disgusting. I’ve been a big supporter of this company. They can forget me now. I’m done. This young woman is beyond brave.
This story is old and it was already proven in court that she lied about a ton of stuff
@@candacemarie9149 I didn’t get the feeling she lied. At all. She did show her boyfriends laptop with the messages and responses from the men he sent the pics to. Since I saw it myself I don’t believe its a lie all and other dancers backed her up. She didn’t lie.
@@candacemarie9149 and I will add it wasn’t from a long time ago. Guess what, a couple of years isn’t a long time ago. So in my opinion, it JUST HAPPENED.
@Andrea Taylor there is zero evidence she fabricated anything or lied
@Andrea Taylor sources??
Looks to me she is a dedicated and wonderful dancer. Why can't that be enough? Why must she also put up with sexual harassment and feeling unsafe at the school and ultimately the workplace she worked so hard to get into? And what about the rest of her career? The undue burden of sexual harassment put upon people denies them their civil right to pursue meaningful work on a level playing field with those who aren't harassed.
Virtual rape. Those men need to be prosecuted.
Great point! Laws lag behind what’s going on virtually , I think…
Thank you for being the only sympathetic man I've been able to find in this comments section so far.
What a brave young woman for coming forward. It's never easy to do in those circumstances, especially given how many people will throw it back in the face of the victim. As though it's their fault that someone else behaved like a monster towards them. Breaks my heart.
Vanessa Carlton hinted many times that the school had a lot of problems but never went into detail. Hence her leaving to become a world renowned recording artist.
Im bawling, this is terrifying.. That someone you trust and love could do somethng like that. Absolutely shocked
"That girl in the picture is 19! She is super hot model that I"m wrecking every night." Ballerinas have to train very young and it is similar to the old modeling industry where their retirement age is mid twenties. So I have a strong fear there can be pedophilia going on.
I can't say i'm surprised, if anyone remembers the movie Center Stage and the main characters of Jodi and Cooper. Cooper did that to Jodi. There was no investigation in the movie but it doesn't take that huge of a critical thinking exercise to see where it would go. I feel incredibly sad for this young lady but also admire her tremendous courage. To take on a company so large that this has been happening for many many years takes balls. Good for her. I hope others follow her brave example. I agree with people saying this is too short as it needs to be tackled on a more grand scale. It's highly personal and invasive so I understand why there was distance and respect for this young lady's privacy while still capturing the severity of the situation.
Total Cooper Nielsen vibes…..
Also, I definitely agree….this is only scratching the surface of the toxic culture.
Cooper didn't send nudes of Jody. What do you mean? 🤔
Cooper didn’t do anything like that….
Ok thank you!!! This was my first thought!!!!
That’s so absurd!! I’m so sorry she has to make this a fight rather than enjoying her art bc of sexist bullying and abuse. I used to dance and there is definitely a weird culture in some schools.
Pervs at the top gives "permission" to unhealthy behaviors all around.
You know what, I love it when that interviewer was telling that girl "for me it was the strangers , for you it was someone you knew". I love how she relates but she EMPATHIZES more.
Definitely an interesting piece @Refinery29. I feel for the other women whose photos were also taken and shared without their consent. I think it’s dreadful that Alexandra is facing this alone when there is evidence that she isn’t the only victim. I understand the other women are afraid to come forward, but that’s what makes it all the more sad. We, as women, shouldn’t have to choose between our careers and our safety. Alexandra is so brave and strong! Her ex’s statement at the end was disgusting. He wants this to be kept quiet, “this matter should be litigated in the courts, not in the press”, yet HE took and shared these photos PUBLICLY. It was his actions, the actions of the other perpetrators, and the actions of the school that warranted taking this public; not the victim’s. Had any ONE of the men who received copies of the photos of any ONE of the victims stepped forward and said, “this is wrong,” this might not have gotten to this point. Had any ONE of the men not participated and encouraged this behavior, it might not have gotten to this point. The blame lies on the part of the perpetratorS, PERIOD. Alexandra is so brave, more power to her! I do hope more women are encouraged to come forward, but I also know how hard that can be. I was assaulted at 16 and I never reported it. I got close to reporting it once and was told by a male family member, “why would you want to ruin his life?” We need more brave women like this young woman to step forward and bring attention to these types of egregious behaviors and educate more young men and young women about body autonomy and consent.
This does not surprised me. I took ballet for 2yrs. The hard work and artistry are no joke. Neither is the abuse of power. There are predators in every industry, and those predators make dam sure that those they prey upon are either too scared to come forward, or left with no recourse.
She was so very brave coming into the pubic and telling her story. Going to the court and all. People like these, they are not honorable, decent people. They are sick. It's disgusting that men can believe that doing anything like this to women is okay.
She's not wrong in saying that it's very much a culture thing. You live and die as a company by the donors you appeal to and the boys are lauded far more often than the girls, where a boy can have as much talent as a girl's left toe and be promoted before her. I'm absolutely not excusing the actions that they did in any way because they're despicable. But it's sadly not too surprising that in a lot of cases, boys and donors will get slaps on the wrists at most, because of the power and value they hold.
In a lot of ways, companies will not necessarily condone the gross actions of its donors and male dancers. It's more that they'll simply look the other way. Which, in itself, is an action and condoning it. Or even worse, sweep it under the rug. The worst thing about ballet is that, from early on, it's an unspoken rule that you grin and bear just about everything. Speaking out is not the norm, nor is expected.
That's not to say that things aren't changing. The Me Too movement thankfully rocked a lot of the ballet world, but we are still far from done. This mindset and culture still exists today in many many companies and it needs to be carved out from the roots, which is what a lot of companies don't want to do. But the important thing is that it is changing, slowly but steadily, and it's thanks to people like Alexandra Waterbury who are speaking out against it and demanding change. It's an absolute travesty that her case was dismissed, though. I do hope she receives justice in some way soon.
That is so foul. There needs to be better protection for dancers and gymnasts.
I am so so sorry you had to go through this. I know you don’t know me but I am so proud of you, you stood up for yourself when so many couldn’t, , wouldn’t , or had other reasons . You will go far in your life when you believe in yourself.
Supporting these brave women! Let’s dismantle systems of patriarchy and abuse.
These brave women???how is Amanda the murderer brave?????
This is so disgusting, a school board is supposed to protect their students and they won’t even come forward to stand up for these victims. I’m glad she came forward and I hope all the others do as well so they can have their justice.
Amanda looks great. So glad she’s doing something positive and kick ass after everything she went through. X
Crime pays in this World.
what did she go through..she is a murderer. she is free because they messed up the investigation!!!
I'm so glad this is coming out. I was a dancer at SAB for 2 years. I'm so sad for all the girls that have been exposed.
This takes a lot of guts considering how the hierarchy of the company was weaponised against her
Wow some of those chats are so insane. Proud that she spoke out about it.
The fact that nothing happened though. NYCB just blew it under the bridge.
Wait-AMANDA KNOX is being given a high-profile JOB…IN MEDIA? This gives one pause…
Exactly my thought. I‘m from Europe, and the murder of Amanda Knox‘ roommate was a HUGE story here. And Amanda‘s behavior was just disgusting, she never talked about poor Miranda who got stabbed to death, only about herself. And Meredith‘s parents said on live TV that they had wanted to talk to Amanda, but she refused that. Amanda never helped to find out what happened to her roommate, instead she wrote a book about herself full of self-pity. I don’t buy it that she is the the empathetic and caring person who she is playing here.
Seriously WTF
@@mathildewesendonck7225 Please listen to Crime Junkies podcast (recent episode) on mirandas case, it sheds a whole new light. Amanda Knox even speaks in it
this video is a part of a series that Amanda Knox used to present. This video has been re-uploaded, but the original channel broadly used to have other videos A.K. presented.
Whenever you can, you should read A.K.'s recent interview to the NYTimes. She mentions she's unable to find a normal job because her name became so famous, so to earn money, she needs to take part in media jobs like this video.
Why? Her past is done.
Smart that you straight up realized this is a systematic problem. I hope the innocent ballerinas or ballerino don't get disadvantages on their career due to this problem. Wish you all the best.
She is so strong. 😢❣️
She’s brave. Good for her. Sadly though without other dancers coming forward it won’t change. Hopefully these other dancers find the same strength and courage that she found and one day they do come forward.
Thank you for speaking up and telling your story!
I look at how far we've come and then get so mad that women and vulnerable people are still going through this. I'd hope these men would self reflect at some point, but I'd put money on they live the rest of their lives thinking she's the one who ruined their life.
Doubt seriously in this Still male dominant world, that she did anything close to ruining their lives. Hopefully she's shaken their game enough that other women, "girls" now have a heads up & aren't victimized by them.
It’s a distraction to have Amanda Knox involved in this story. The dancer is amazing. I am incredibly inspired by the sacrifices she is making to effect change with the corrupt and complicit ballet company who allowed a culture of misogyny to flourish. I am hope other victimized female dancers come forward and that justice will prevail for them all.
I was thinking the same thing about A.K. There really is no need for her, she adds nothing.
@@Leslie-wb8cb Absolutely nothing. Further, most people have no clue who she is… so her trying to insert part of her “story” is pointless and confusing. She is not a journalist and it shows.
Amen! I think there would be a better choice to interview the young lady. AK was a distraction.
Agree. Many people still think she was involved in some way.
Wow. I strongly disagree. She experienced the violation of her liberty and privacy and I felt she added quite a lot.
Dang, love this girl. Big time relate to how she responded to this and love how solid she is in who she is and in what is right and wrong!
some one out there you've never met, is very proud of you. Very proud.
I'm proud of her! Thank you Alex!
Whys no one talking about the fact that amanda knox is the host ?? i was shocked when i Saw her
the fact that all those men replied that way is scary. They are sons, fathers, brothers...people we know who have that side to them. Very sad and scary.
Is this a reupload? I could've sworn I watched this a couple of years ago but the upload date is recent. Either way, I'm glad this young woman came forward and I hope her story causes systemic change within NYCB.
I have the same feeling, like I have already seen that... and I also hope it creates some change, maybe even internationally for other ballets' school because this is definitely not an isolated case..
Ya! It says in the description that it was originally on Vice. Good memory!
She’s doing something great by explained this! It’s absolutely disgusting that this systematic abuse is somwhat accepted within the organization, and that they even try to make it seem like a ”personal matter”. Absolutely horrible! I’m so sorry it happened to her, and she is an inspiration! So brave ❤️
My God. WHAT an inspiration.
Powerful. ✨
this is absolutely disgusting. i love ballet so much and it’s my first year dancing and i couldn’t imagine having to go through that and then potentially have to hide it if i wanted to keep dancing.
Why is amanda knoxx here im confused what does she have to do with this
She is so brave, she seems an intelligent lady, I wish her all the best!
Sadly my daughter who is 6...DREAMS to be a ballerina which i do encourage but it scaries me hearing stories like this....
please keep her educated on consent. let her know that if a teacher touches her in a way that makes her uncomfortable, that she can say no and that she should express that to you. the danger is in the power dynamic. let her know that she has power too.
@@haltiamava most definitely will!!
I know this isn’t rated to the content of the video but my god, she has one of the most beautiful faces i’ve ever seen. Her natural beauty is breathtaking.
Can you explain why? I don't see it that way but heard it several times about her
@@claudiaschmidt3708 hm it’s hard to put into words but I suppose I mean in the way her eyes look, her face shape, just the whole package of her face. Perhaps the symmetry too.
I agree.
She looks like a nymph in a painting. An ethereal kind of face
She looks like a nymph in a painting. An ethereal kind of face
One of the dancers that was in the group chat returned to NYCB. He was actually one of my favorite dancers. 😔
It's so unfortunate and sad to see so many young women that has to go through all of this. It shouldn't happen to anybody and Well done for the girl who had the courage to step forward and face it! So brave of her!
Reminds me of the case in Korea invoking all those kpop stars and etc..
Wishing her the best.
She is truly inspiring - both of these women are. Thank you for speaking your truth and most of all, following you heart. When someone does something good it echoes and transpires, and shakes our core, and let’s the light in. What you have done is paved the way of good for women like me and everyone out there. ❤️
She’s so brave. People don’t understand what a big institution this is and how powerful they are. There is a great show about the dark underbelly of ballet I highly recommend. I think it’s called “flesh and blood”. It only had one season and it was INCREDIBLE and confirmed that this sort of thing went on.
Two people were fired. Only two?
This is utterly sickening.
Shame on them.
It makes me feel uneasy that Amanda Knox is now a public figure. This person got famous due to someone being murdered and yes she was acquitted but it's weird that she's made a career on the back of it. I bet less people know Meredith Kercher's name than hers.
👏👏👏 Amanda Knox never helped to find out the truth about Meredith‘s death and what happened that night. She refused to talk to the family of poor Meredith. Instead, she wrote a book full of self-pity about HERSELF.
Right?! I really don't think she was innocent at all and now she's famous and a millionaire. What a system 🤦
It's very creepy
I actually felt like she did a decent job here, but I have to agree that it is strange.
She was INNOCENT. Please! Catch up. That is the whole reason that she is working on these issues. It is beyond sad that there are still so many people who only heard the false story and don't know anything about the exoneration.
Amazing brave woman. Well done 💙
Amanda Knox - just shows how crime pays in this evil, broken World. Appalling and disgusting to have her on the screen. Watch True Crime Rocket Science vídeos about her involvement.
Alex is so brave in putting it out there and facing it head on.
This girl is incredibly brave.
She's so pretty
Heartened to see a strong woman speaking out about abuse. I am not a fan of NYCB in the first place, many reasons, this adds another to the list.
The fact that this happened to her is insane.
This judge better not say “not guilty due to lack of evidence”. ALL THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT THERE MAN
good for her, this is so unfair that people see this as something normal- like men get a pass to violate so many women
She is a freaking angel.
Another video with Amanda Knox as the narrator 🤗 💐 So much Yes ❤️ God bless these women 🩰 🖤
Edit: That moment of both women standing in front of the huge Goliath looking building & feeling proud & accomplished was beautiful 💕 Both of them are so courageous, beautiful & resilient ♥️ 🕊 🏰 ⚔️ 🐉
This was a great interview. Amanda showed a lot of visible empathy.
Her empathy seems faked to me, it's like over the top
@@JT89877 oh ok. I didn't feel that way but that's ok if you did.
@@Miki-tq2vs did she show empathy to the woman she murdered..nope..she has none. Makes me want to puke also.
that's so horrible how some women go through stuff like that... i really admire her strength. she is so strong, i hope she will continue to pursure her dreams and live her life. and i hope something gets done about this sort of thing
What an amazingly brave and beautiful young woman. Too bad the ABT will never have the guts to look at itself and will place blame on a young woman for the ugliness that they allowed to be perpetrated on her.
It's a shame for every man in the world😶 because of these kind of men.
this is really good journalism. i'm glad ms. waterbury spoke out against this criminal behavior. also, very glad to see amanda knox picking up the pieces after the shit-show that the italian legal system and tabloid news did to her.
They made a Law and order svu episode sleuth a story similar to this .
This is crazy... I hope she recovers from this... I can't believe that this could happen right under the nose of officials... hope those in need find help to heal their wounds. Best of luck to everyone. 🤗
This is so beautifully produced. I am blown away. Thank you.
It’s very wrong how some particularly younger str8 men discuss certain private aspects about women, their own partners in regards to their bodies. And my core belief is they speak the way they do because it inflates their self value. To bolster their masculinity of each other and very, very much how they appear amongst each of themselves. It is toxic to discuss women that have a self worth in an unworthy manner. They are to immature with their own sexual energy.
What a brave beautiful woman. God bless.
‘Like., like, like’…drives me nuts how we are all inserting this unnecessary word in every sentence!!! Just listen to this again if you didn’t notice.
A lot has changed since 2018. If you listen to the recent interview from Jonathan Stafford on Conversations on dance podcast, he's made efforts to revamp the company atmosphere and school, which is admirable. Keep in mind also that she wasn't a ballet dancer with New York City Ballet, but that's always how these stories are told to skew the view of the viewers. She was a student at the School of American Ballet, but she sued NYCB. It's unusual I think, to sue the company of a person who's done something to you, when you weren't also an employee of that company? I feel for her but I'm also not surprised at the legal outcome.
Didn't she sue nycb because it was their male dancers and staff involved in this?
@@TabooTalz yes, but as I said isn't it unusual to sue the company of someone who's done something to you? It was not done on company grounds, it was during their personal relationship, in one of their apartments. How is New York City ballet liable for what they do in their personal life? They're not, and that's why the legal case didn't go anywhere.
@@natalielinden the School of American Ballet is New York City Ballet’s ballet school
@@kiaraeijo I'm well aware, but Chase Finlay worked for New York City Ballet as an employee, and she was a student at the school. It's their school, but they're still two separate operating companies.
I don't think technically the board condoned it, but what they do is just totally ignore it. They have an image to keep. Eventually the walls cave. I realize that ignoring makes them complicit. I can't imagine the feeling of betrayal. I really admire her for coming forward.
Great reporting. Thank you.
Im so so proud of her that she took this step and how proudly she was saying that I shook it 💜🔥
All of them perverts should go to jail they are probably dangerous rapist. So disgusting