French dancer, Staatsballett reach agreement in racism lawsuit
Chloé Lopes Gomes will have her contract extended for an additional year. The ballet has pledged to do better.
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Berlin - The Staatsballett Berlin and a dancer who accused the company of racism - Chloé Lopes Gomes - have reached a settlement that will give Gomes her job back as well as modest damages.
Gomes, who sued the Staatsballett for discrimination after her limited contract wasn t extended, has now had her contract extended by another year and will get €16,000 as compensation for the alleged racism. She first began dancing there in 2008.
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