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The problems date back to the founding of Los Angeles-based Break The Floor Productions; as the company has grown into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every year, one of the world’s leading dance competition companies...

Dancers say they were abused and harassed by those in power at the company, with accusations dating back to its founding.

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Every year, one of the worlds leading dance competition companies sells the dream of Hollywood fame to hundreds of thousands of ambitious young dancers hoping to launch careers on television, in movies and on stage.

Behind the bright lights and pulsing music of one of the worlds leading dance competition companies, some dancers say they were sexually assaulted, harassed and manipulated by the companys powerful

The problems date back to the founding of Los Angeles-based Break The Floor Productions; as the company has grown into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students.

Behind bright lights and music, some dancers say they were sexually assaulted and manipulated by Break The Floors founder and famous choreographers.

Wall is just one of several Break the Floor employees facing allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior from former staff and students. 

🧵: A Star investigation has found allegations of widespread sexual harassment and predatory behaviour at Break the Floor, a prominent company that tours Canada, the United States, and Mexico. https://t.co/213nsiNJ73 Morgan Bocknek (@mobocks) October 21, 2021 Eight former staff and students…