Tag Archives: Teasing

My Son Can and Does Dance…Got a Problem With That?

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Today I was reminded of why I began this blog: Being a male dancer at a young age is a Read More →

Help Save Lives by Ending Homophobic Teen Bullying

I know I promised a different post–Joey Dowling–but I’m still transcribing and working on that one. Life has been a Read More →

Denise Wall On Raising Dancin’ Boys (Part 3)

In this third, and last, part of my interview with Denise Wall, owner of Denise Wall’s Dance Energy in Virginia 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 →

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 →

ABT Summer Intensive Ends with Awesome Performance

The six weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive ended with a bang! The final performance was awesome with the advanced 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 →

Alone Again…How Many Boys are in Your Son's Ballet Class?

Today I received a comment from someone (see yesterday’s post) whose 13-year-old son is lucky enough to be in a Read More →