Two years ago I wrote a cover story for Dance Teacher magazine based on an interview with Denise Wall. I proposed the story to the editors there because I felt quite taken with the dancers her studio, Denise Wall’s Dance Energy in Virginia Beach, VA, turned out. They not only had phenomenal technique but danced […]
What Issues Do Your Dancin' Boys Struggle With?
Does your son have flexiblity issues? Does he dislike being the only guy in an all girls ballet class? Is he embarrassed to wear ballet tights? Does he get teased inside or outside the dance studio? Does he only want to take hip hop and tap classes? Will he take dance class but not get […]
Whoo Hoo! Julian's Into ABT and We're Off to NYC Again!
Just a short note to say that Julian received notification late last week that he had been accepted again into the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive Program in New York City. Whoo hoo! However, we were a bit upset at first to see that he had not been awarded a scholarship. Last year he received […]
Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Ballet
Recently I discovered a comment here on this blog from Catherine L. Tully. I felt tickled, because not only is Catherine a dance educator who has taught dance for over 22 years both in the United States and Japan, she currently serves as the Outside Representative for the National Dance Teachers Association in the UK […]
Tech Week and ABT Summer Intensive Auditions this Week
Seems like we just got back from New York City, but Julian and his Dad went off to San Francisco today for his American Ballet Theatre summer intensive audition. I think he was a bit less nervous this year, but, of course, this year everything is riding on it. Last year, he did it on […]
How I Began Writing About Dance…
Recently I was asked to write a guest blog post for 4 Dancers, a blog written by Catherine L. Tully. She is the Outside Europe representative for the National Dance Teachers Association in the UK. She has been involved with dance for over 35 years as an educator, writer, performer, photographer, choreographer and classroom instructor. Her articles appear […]
Standing on the White Line
A bit like the dancers who took part in the interviews that ended up becoming what we now know as the musical A Chorus Line, Julian got brutally honest the other night and told his dad and me that he was afraid he might burn out if he didn’t take a short break from only […]
Men in Toe Shoes and Choices to Make
Well, my last post caused a bit of a stir. (I guess I knew it might.) I’d like to just say that I have nothing against guys trying their feet in toe shoes. I understand that it can be a really great part of their training. Julian says he’d like to try one day. So, […]
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 I might want to get some tickets to see a performance – especially since the company consisted of ALL MEN! However, I quickly changed my mind after watching a few videos online. The company is […]
A New Year, A New Website for Boys/Men Interested in Ballet
Happy New Year! Can you believe it? With the blue moon shining over us–a unique event–we entered into a new decade. I hope this will be a fantastic and unique year for all our dancin’ boys and young men. I also hope you everyone is enjoying their “vacation from dance.” We actually didn’t have one. […]
When Will a Male Dancer Be Recognized as an Athlete?
I was so thrilled to hear that a race horse – a female race horse at that – had come in second in the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year award. Yes, thoroughbred filly Zenyatta, winner of this years Breeder’s Cup Classic, came in second, edged out by tennis star Serena Williams. A horse has […]
Tips on Deciding If a TV Dance Competition is Right for You
A while ago I posted a guest blog from Julian’s first male dance teacher, Anthony Foster (see bio below). Since then, he and I have been working together to post a second blog, this time about his experience with Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). Yes, the first season of the show, Anthony […]
On to YAGP and 2nd Stage…
Nutcracker’s over for another year. Julian did a great job. He looked quite regal in red and white, and his partnering was commendable. The production, overall, was superb. Now we are on to Youth American Grand Prix rehearsals. We started rehearsing earlier this fall, but the kids took time off during the last weeks of […]
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