Overview
Boys in ballet face their own unique challenges. While the world of ballet at its highest levels is known to be male dominant, young boys just starting to think about dancing face a host of issues, from bullying, to lack of adequate male training to social pressures. If you are the parent of a male ballet dancer, this section is for you!
What You Need To Know About Boys In Ballet
According to the National Dance Education Organization, there are 3.5 million children in the U.S. who study dance. Only 10% of those are boys. Let’s talk about why.
Blog Post: What You Need To Know About Boys In Ballet
Blog Post: An Open Letter About Boys In Ballet
Dance belts: a rite of passage
Dance belts are a rite of passage for all male ballet dancers and Ballet Help Desk here for the assist! Dr. Dancebelt’s iconic website, Dancebelt.info, is now part this website! As Doc retires and passes the torch, we’re honored to continue his legacy of providing trusted resources for male ballet dancers and their families. We hope to make him proud while expanding on the incredible foundation he built.
Male Ballet Dancer Training: Talking With Peter Stark And Patrick Frenette
Patrick Frenette, a male ballet dancer with American Ballet Theater and a founding member of the Boys Ballet Summer Intensive, and Peter Stark, Director of the Rock School for Dance Education, joined us for in-depth conversations on what boys need from their training.
Podcast: Patrick Frenette, ABT Soloist, On Boys Who Dare To Dance
Podcast: Peter Stark On The Art Of Training Boys
The Boys Of Summer: What To Look For In Intensives
We spoke with parents of male ballet dancers who were at varying stages of their training to learn what mattered when evaluating and, ultimately, choosing which programs to attend.
Blog Post: Considerations For Boys And Ballet Summer Intensives
Podcast: Boys Roundtable With Veteran Ballet Parents
Summer Intensive Reviews
Wondering which programs have boys? Browse over 1800 reviews from over 230 ballet summer intensives. And, don’t forget to submit reviews for your own dancer’s program!
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