Ruh and Day disagree. "This decision was not taken lightly," they wrote. "Although some media reports have suggested this was a rash decision, in reality it was made through a long and thoughtful process." The decision to replace Fredmann, they said, was made by unanimous vote of the board, which also decided, out of respect for Fredmann, not to make public the reason for that decision.
Colorado Ballet will continue to pay Fredmann for the use of some of his works.
According to Ruh and Day, the company has already received "numerous applications" for the artistic director position.
The company faces a number of administrative and financial difficulties, including a $700,000 debt.