Tag: #boysdancetoo

For Parents: How Can I Support My Son, Who Wants to Dance?

Back-to-school can be a nerve-racking time for male dance students—especially as they approach middle or high school—and for their parents. Fears of bullying, isolation and low self-esteem are valid worry points, and, as parents, we want to do our best to help our kids feel supported and loved—especially in uncertain times. For a first-person account […]

Yes, Boys Dance, and This Educator Makes Sure They Have Plenty of Male Role Models in the Studio

Finding a male dance instructor who isn’t booked solid can be a challenge, which is why a New York City dance educator was inspired to start a network of male dance professionals in 2012. Since then, he’s tripled his roster of teachers and is actively hiring. Jason Warley (Dance Teacher 2014) is the founder of […]

Fox News Mocks Lara Spencer's Apology, Says Men Wearing Tights Will Be Harassed

After days spent rallying against “Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer’s flippant comments about boys doing ballet, the dance world triumphed on Monday. Not only did Spencer issue a lengthy on-air apology, complete with an interview with Robbie Fairchild, Travis Wall and Fabrice Calmels, but over 300 dancers gathered outside of the “GMA” studios for […]

#BoysDanceToo

I didn’t realize how much the whole movement meant to me until I saw the mass of male dancers congregated in front of “Good Morning America” led by the likes of Travis Wall, Alex Wong and Robbie Fairchild. It was pre-7 am—I was all packed up and ready to begin my trek to work when […]