Ballet for boys without being "boxed"

[Anonymous]

My son shows interest in ballet. Maybe because his sister is in Washington ballet ??
He is very athletic, plays soccer with passion, and very boyish.
I want to let him do it but I wonder if he is not going to be perceived in a negative way...
Anybody with similar dilemma or son in ballet?

[Anonymous]

How old is the child?

[Anonymous]

There's no getting around it, in this country, he'll get some teasing. It if he wants to try it, let him. He'll either enjoy it or not.

[Anonymous]

I sorry, what? Do you "box" the male dancers in his sister's troupe? (Whatever that means)

[Anonymous]

What does boxed mean in this context? Is it a ballet term?

[Anonymous]

Is that he will be perceived as very feminine and as the pp said, may get some teasing...I have a friend with a boy in ballet and he actually is very soft and fits that description.
I think that ballet requires certain sensitivity that typical boys may be lacking.

[Anonymous]

The ballet dancers I have seen are incredibly strong. It takes the ability to move gracefully, but frankly I think you are overthinking this. I would let him try it and not project your insecurities/prejudices on the situation.

[Anonymous]

I was actually considering this for my son who needs to improve in flexibility for sports. I wouldn't worry about it. One of the most popular kids in our middle school danced and was great at it.

[Anonymous]

Lots of boys take ballet. TWSB has a great boys' program for all ages.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is that he will be perceived as very feminine and as the pp said, may get some teasing...I have a friend with a boy in ballet and he actually is very soft and fits that description.
I think that ballet requires certain sensitivity that typical boys may be lacking.