Patricia Neary ballet at the Grand Théâtre de Genève (1973–78). From 1978 to 1985, she served as ballet director of the Zurich Ballet, then of La Scala in Milan (1986–87). As artistic director of Ballet British Columbia (1989–90), she choreographed "Variations Concertantes" with music by Alberto Ginastera. Since 1988, she has worked as an ambassador for the Balanchine Trust, bringing his works to some 60 cities in Europe, the Far East and across the United States. Patricia Neary Patricia Neary (born October 27, 1942) is an American ballerina, choreographer and ballet director, who has been particularly active in Switzerland. She has also
Patricia Forde an opportunity to become Director of the Galway Arts Festival (proposed by Ollie Jennings in 1990) meant that she never returned to teaching. She left in 1995, subsequently working in "Ros na Rún", "Aifric" and RTÉ soap "Fair City". Forde's other work has included a creative programme for children at the festival, which developed into the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children. She is married with two children and lives in Moycullen. Patricia Forde Patricia Forde, former Director of the Galway Arts Festival and children's author, born c. 1960. Forde was raised in Market Street, Galway, a fluent Irish speaker.