Tag: male dancers

This Commercial Is a Sweet Ode to #BoysDoBallet

What’s even sweeter than Rice Krispies Treats? This dancedorable (that’d be “dancy” plus “adorable”) commercial about Rice Krispies Treats. Check out the cute spot, which features a father encouraging his son at a ballet audition, above. We love the subtle shoutout to #BoysDoBallet—and we’ll always stan positive representation of male dancers in the media.

5 Male Dancers on the Unique Obstacles Faced by Boys Who Dance

At first glance, being a male dancer comes with serious perks. After all, since fewer boys than girls study dance, men are often in demand when it comes time for casting, and male students are also far more likely to get scholarships to prestigious dance schools and summer intensives. But many boys give up on […]

Why Are So Many Male Dance Students Still Bullied Today?

Growing up in a family-owned dance studio in Missouri had its perks for tap dancer Anthony Russo. But it also earned him constant taunting, especially in high school. “There was a junior in my sophomore year health class who was absolutely relentless,” he says. “I’d get tripped on my way to the front of the […]

You Won't Believe These Dancers' Mind-Blowing Balances

Last week, two male dancers on two different continents made Facebook fans do a serious double take. Warning: When you watch these dancers’ incredible feats of balance and strength, you may want to hold onto your jaw—it’s going to drop. If you’ve ever been on a Boso Balance Trainer (or any other balance board) in […]

A Look at "city.ballet." Episode 8: Male Dancers

This one’s all about the boys! What’s it really like to partner New York City Ballet’s tutu-clad ballerinas? And how do all those jumps and lifts affect the body? This week’s installment of online reality show “city.ballet” tells all. FUN FACT: Male dancers in NYCB seem to have it made now, but many of them […]