Why Is There Still a Stigma Surrounding Boys Who Dance?

What is it about men in tights that makes people react so irrationally? Especially here in the U.S., men are ridiculed and demeaned for choosing to dance, particularly in ballet. Boys are bullied, called f****t and labeled as “homo,” hostile charges that impale the soul. I remember quite clearly classmates and even my own family […]

Breaking Bad Biases

Whether you’re getting paid less than your male counterparts to guest or you’re seeing more creative opportunities go to the guys, what can women do when they’re being treated unfairly in the studio? Talk About Your Goals The fact that men are more coveted in dance doesn’t have to mean that women lose out on […]