Ballet Memphis names new artistic director
Steven McMahon, 34, will become only the second artistic director in Ballet Memphis’ 32-year history. The Scotland native began his career at Ballet Memphis as a company dancer in 2004. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Starting July 1, Steven McMahon will take over a job held for 32 years by Ballet Memphis’ founder, Dorothy Gunther Pugh.
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A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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