We worked for years to secure that prestigious three-week contract at the Grand Palais in Paris. The fact is that it was made possible through the PromArt and Trade Routes programs. We were able to host 40 promoters, through Trade Routes, in order to sell the company. While we were in Paris, we negotiated the Middle East contract and almost finalized the contract of the U.K. tour.
Now we find ourselves in an uncomfortable position. Ours is now among the ballet companies most in demand on the international market, and yet we don't have the means to respond to that demand. Given the circumstances, it's a little illogical.