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The Kennedy Center has fired its dance programming team. "Three individuals were terminated," read a statement from Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Daravi. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon."

Programming staff help curate and manage the performances planned for the season. The Kennedy Center did not identify the three people who were fired, but Jane Raleigh is listed as Director of Dance Programming on the Kennedy Center's website. NPR has reached out to Raleigh for comment.

It doesn't appear that the firings will interrupt the Kennedy Center's dance offerings for the immediate future. Kaimana Chee was contracted to be a curator at the Kennedy Center and lead free dance class

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