Category Archives: Raising A Male Dancer

My Son Lands A Corps de Ballet Contract!

May 5, 2013 10:18 pm , 6 Comments ,

At long last, I can announce that my son, Julian Amir Lacey, has signed a corps de ballet contract for … Read More →

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The Father’s Role: Support Your Dancin’ Boy

April 25, 2013 5:17 pm , 6 Comments ,
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As a father of a dancin’ boy, my wife asked me to write a blog post from a dad’s perspective … Read More →

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Helping Your Son Realize His Dream (When You Don’t Share It)

September 9, 2012 9:07 pm , Leave a Comment ,
How to support a boy who wants to dance professionally

This past week I received an email from a young dancer. He’s just graduated from high school and has only … Read More →

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And the Show Goes on Without the Dance Mom (and Dad)

August 31, 2012 1:59 am , Leave a Comment ,
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Today is the big day. It’s 1 a.m. in California as I write this but already 10 a.m. in Dresden, … Read More →

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High School Graduation and SAB Workshop Approaching

March 31, 2012 11:42 pm , 7 Comments ,

The end of the year is fast approaching. When it comes to dance, everything seems to be moving along well … Read More →

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Jazz Dance Pro Sue Samuels on Raising a Male Dancer

April 30, 2011 12:29 pm , Leave a Comment ,
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Almost three years ago I had the pleasure or meeting Sue Samuels, a legend in the jazz dance world and … Read More →

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