In the arrivals hall at Dortmund Central Station, my date is easy to identify — and impossible to miss — despite the hustle and bustle. At 1.92 meters, Jaš Otrin stands out simply because of his height. He has positioned himself in the middle of the room, a pillar behind him, and his striking posture immediately identifies him as a dance soloist, even 20 years after the end of his active career. Dortmund's new ballet director has long been a successful businessman in the dance world. He founded the artist agency OtrinArtManagement GmbH back in 2010.
Otrin wears a gray business suit and is uncomplicated and accommodating in every respect. He has twice made it possible to reschedule an appointment, picked up the journalist from the train station, and now he has virtually compensated for the ...
