"The world of ballet is a fuzzy area, those involved say, in which people are regularly touching one another through choreography and instruction."

"An artistic leader like [Peter] Martins looms large — particularly among up-and-coming, young dancers — as a producer who decides which ballets are performed; as a casting director who determines which dancers land the best parts; and as a father figure who designates dancers for promotion."

From "New York City Ballet Investigates Sexual Harassment Claim Against Peter Martins," in the NYT. Martins is "the longtime leader of New York City Ballet."