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Revision as of 11:12, 11 September 2019 editAdenisj (talk | contribs)63 edits Revised lawsuit wording to reflect court filings, add SAB as defendant and include defendants' response. Updated to include Ramasar, Catazaro reinstatement. Changed "graduated" from SAB to "final year at" to reflect school's corroborated assertion in court filings that she "dropped out" (with cites).Tag: Visual edit: Switched← Previous edit Revision as of 11:08, 15 September 2019 edit undoAdenisj (talk | contribs)63 edits Revised lawsuit and personal-life sections to a) streamline complaint description and b) avoid mention of specific disputed allegations.Tag: Visual editNext edit →
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== Early life == == Early life ==
Waterbury is from ].<ref name="heavy">{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/news/2018/09/alexandra-waterbury/|author=S.M. Walsh|title=Alexandra Waterbury: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|website=Heavy.com|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> She trained at the ] (SAB) in New York City.<ref name="independent">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/metoo-alexandra-waterbury-new-york-city-ballet-chase-finlay-nude-photos-sexual-harassment-abuse-a8530006.html|title=Twenty-year-old ballerina's allegations against New York City Ballet threaten to unleash dance's own #MeToo movement|website=The Independent|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> Waterbury is from ].<ref name="heavy">{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/news/2018/09/alexandra-waterbury/|author=S.M. Walsh|title=Alexandra Waterbury: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|website=Heavy.com|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> She trained at the ] (SAB) in New York City.<ref name="independent">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/metoo-alexandra-waterbury-new-york-city-ballet-chase-finlay-nude-photos-sexual-harassment-abuse-a8530006.html|title=Twenty-year-old ballerina's allegations against New York City Ballet threaten to unleash dance's own #MeToo movement|website=The Independent|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=1&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket List, No. 34 (¶ 2), No. 88, No. 112.|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>


== Lawsuit against NYCB == == Lawsuit against NYCB ==
In September 2018 Waterbury began a civil action in New York County Supreme Court against NYCB principal dancers ], ] and ]; NYCB patron Jared Longhitano; New York City Ballet; and SAB.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=1&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket List Nos. 1, 3 and 77.|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref> Her lawsuit claimed harm by Finlay, Ramasar, Catazaro and Longhitano for allegedly sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of Waterbury, as well as unnamed female NYCB dancers, without their knowledge or consent; it also claimed NYCB "knew or should have known" its principals were engaged in such conduct and "permitted" Longhitano to "encourage and participate."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=iAW5ngMF105b_PLUS_qbsSCGxfA==|title=Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket No. 157, paras. 5, 7.|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref> The suit further alleged that Waterbury was still a student at SAB when she and Finlay "first interacted and knew each other" in 2016, and so the school had a duty to protect her, and that NYCB and SAB were a single entity for the purposes of the harm she claimed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=1&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket No. 77, para. 32. Docket No. 157, para. 8|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref> In September 2018 Waterbury began a civil action in New York County Supreme Court against NYCB principal dancers ], ] and ]; NYCB patron Jared Longhitano; New York City Ballet; and SAB. Her lawsuit claimed harm by Finlay for allegedly taking and sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of Waterbury without her knowledge or consent, and by Ramasar, Catazaro, Longhitano, NYCB and SAB for allegedly contributing to that harm in various ways.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=1&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket List, No. 1, No. 3, No. 77.|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref>


All defendants disputed key factual allegations and their liability as a matter of law; they all filed motions to dismiss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&display=motion|title=Waterbury v. Finlay et al.|website=Document List|publisher=Motions 001–010.|accessdate=6 September 2019}}</ref> The case is currently pending disposition. All defendants disputed key factual allegations made in the complaint as well as their liability as a matter of law; they all filed motions to dismiss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&display=motion|title=Waterbury v. Finlay et al.|website=Document List|publisher=Motions 001–010.|accessdate=6 September 2019}}</ref> The case is currently pending disposition.


Waterbury's lawsuit led to Finlay's resignation and the firing of Ramasar and Catazaro.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/in-wake-of-suit-against-new-york-city-balletaudiences-and-funders-should-demand-answers/2018/09/16/88f184a4-b5da-11e8-b79f-f6e31e555258_story.html|website=washingtonpost.com|title=- The Washington Post|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> In April 2019 an arbitrator ordered Ramasar and Catazaro reinstated; Catazaro decided not to rejoin the company.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/19/arts/dance/city-ballet-amar-ramasar-sexually-explicit-texts.html|title=City Ballet Ordered to Reinstate Male Dancers Fired Over Inappropriate Texts|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=6 September 2019|publisher=New York Times}}</ref> Waterbury's lawsuit led to Finlay's resignation and the firing of Ramasar and Catazaro.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/in-wake-of-suit-against-new-york-city-balletaudiences-and-funders-should-demand-answers/2018/09/16/88f184a4-b5da-11e8-b79f-f6e31e555258_story.html|website=washingtonpost.com|title=- The Washington Post|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> In April 2019 an arbitrator ordered Ramasar and Catazaro reinstated; Catazaro decided not to rejoin the company.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/19/arts/dance/city-ballet-amar-ramasar-sexually-explicit-texts.html|title=City Ballet Ordered to Reinstate Male Dancers Fired Over Inappropriate Texts|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=6 September 2019|publisher=New York Times}}</ref>
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== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Waterbury was in a relationship with ] from 2016, her final year at SAB, until 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=2&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket List, Nos. 88, 117|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref> Waterbury is currently a student at ]'s ] and a member of the Columbia Ballet Collaborative.<ref name="columbiaballetcollaborative">{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiaballetcollaborative.com/dancers.html|title=Dancers|website=Columbia Ballet Collaborative|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref><ref name="shiffonco">{{cite web|url=https://www.shiffonco.com/blogs/the-shift/alexandra-waterbury-model-student|title=Alexandra Waterbury, Model Student — Literally – SHIFFON|website=shiffonco.com|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref> Waterbury was in a relationship with ] from 2016 until 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/DocumentList?docketId=rPLVUnskYCM89NLHno7z4g==&PageNum=2&narrow=|title=Waterbury v. Finlay et al.|last=|first=|date=|website=Docket List, No. 34 (¶ 3), No. 142 (¶ 5).|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Waterbury is currently a student at ]'s ] and a member of the Columbia Ballet Collaborative.<ref name="columbiaballetcollaborative">{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiaballetcollaborative.com/dancers.html|title=Dancers|website=Columbia Ballet Collaborative|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref><ref name="shiffonco">{{cite web|url=https://www.shiffonco.com/blogs/the-shift/alexandra-waterbury-model-student|title=Alexandra Waterbury, Model Student — Literally – SHIFFON|website=shiffonco.com|accessdate=2018-10-05}}</ref>


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 11:08, 15 September 2019

American ballet dancer and model
Alexandra Waterbury
BornOld Forge, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationSchool of American Ballet
Alma materColumbia University
Occupation(s)ballet dancer
fashion model
Known forLawsuit against New York City Ballet and Chase Finlay

Alexandra Waterbury is an American ballet dancer and fashion model. In September 2018 she began a lawsuit against her former boyfriend and his employer—principal dancer Chase Finlay and New York City Ballet—as well as several other parties, alleging that the individuals named shared sexually explicit images and videos of Waterbury and other women without consent, and that the institutions named were also liable.

Early life

Waterbury is from Old Forge, New York. She trained at the School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York City.

Lawsuit against NYCB

In September 2018 Waterbury began a civil action in New York County Supreme Court against NYCB principal dancers Chase Finlay, Amar Ramasar and Zachary Catazaro; NYCB patron Jared Longhitano; New York City Ballet; and SAB. Her lawsuit claimed harm by Finlay for allegedly taking and sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of Waterbury without her knowledge or consent, and by Ramasar, Catazaro, Longhitano, NYCB and SAB for allegedly contributing to that harm in various ways.

All defendants disputed key factual allegations made in the complaint as well as their liability as a matter of law; they all filed motions to dismiss. The case is currently pending disposition.

Waterbury's lawsuit led to Finlay's resignation and the firing of Ramasar and Catazaro. In April 2019 an arbitrator ordered Ramasar and Catazaro reinstated; Catazaro decided not to rejoin the company.

Modeling

Waterbury is signed with Wilhelmina Models, City Models, and Munich Models. In July 2016 Waterbury was the cover-girl L'Officiel Thailand. In October 2017 Waterbury was photographed by Isaac Anthony for an editorial in Design Scene. In March 2018 she was featured in a fashion editorial for L'Officiel's American publication. In October 2018 Waterbury modeled for Lululemon Athletica's Royal Ballet Collection.

Personal life

Waterbury was in a relationship with Chase Finlay from 2016 until 2018. Waterbury is currently a student at Columbia University's School of General Studies and a member of the Columbia Ballet Collaborative.

References

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  2. "New York City Ballet Faces Fundraising Test as It Comes Under Scrutiny Over Treatment of Female Dancers". WSJ. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  3. Will Pavia, New York. "New York ballerina Alexandra Waterbury sues over 'abuse' | World". The Times. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  4. "Alexandra Waterbury: Una exbailarina demanda al ballet de Nueva York por permitir la difusión de sus fotos desnuda | Gente y Famosos". EL PAÍS. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  5. "2 fired dancers, donor added to ballet lawsuit". apnews.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
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  10. "Waterbury v. Chase Finlay et al". Docket List, No. 1, No. 3, No. 77. Retrieved September 11, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Waterbury v. Finlay et al". Document List. Motions 001–010. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  12. "- The Washington Post". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  13. "City Ballet Ordered to Reinstate Male Dancers Fired Over Inappropriate Texts". New York Times. April 19, 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  14. "ALEXANDRA WATERBURY". Wilhelmina. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  15. "ALEXANDRA WATERBURY". City Models. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  16. "ALEXANDRA WATERBURY". Munich Models. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  17. "L'Officie Thailand - Fashion "FALL PREVIEW"". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  18. "DESIGN SCENE STYLE: Alexandra Waterbury by Isaac Anthony". designscene.net. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  19. "Four of the Best Trends for Spring". lofficielusa.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  20. "Lululemon Royal Ballet Collection, Francesca Hayward, of the Royal Ballet in London". The Sweat Edit. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  21. "Waterbury v. Finlay et al". Docket List, No. 34 (¶ 3), No. 142 (¶ 5). Retrieved September 15, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. "Dancers". Columbia Ballet Collaborative. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  23. "Alexandra Waterbury, Model Student — Literally – SHIFFON". shiffonco.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
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