Category Archives: Sexuality

Denise Wall On Raising Dancin' Boys (Part 2)

In this continuation of my interview with Denise Wall, which I conducted while Julian and I were in New York Read More →

Denise Wall On Raising Dancin' Boys (Part 1)

Two years ago I wrote a cover story for Dance Teacher magazine based on an interview with Denise Wall. I Read More →

Whatcha Think of Men in Tutus and Pointe Shoes?

I noticed the other day that a “different” ballet company would be performing in our area, and I really thought Read More →

Words of Wisdom from Julian's First Male Teacher and Mentor

When Julian was quite young, his first male teacher provided a superb mentor. Now he offers words of wisdom to all boys who dance. And he encourages those boys starting late to work hard and catch up — just as he did. Read More →

Preparing for Going Solo Performance and Copellia

Things are gearing up again. Julian has been practicing an old routine of his from a few years ago called Read More →

When Losing Dance Becomes a Consequence for Missed Homework Assignments and Bad Grades (and a Note on the Sexuality Issue)

It’s the Friday before the holiday break. Normally, I’d be breathing a sigh of relief. No dance for two whole Read More →

When Issues of Sexuality Cause Emotional Turmoil

Well…it seems a few of Julian’s missed assignments were caused by some emotional turmoil on my poor son’s part. After Read More →