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[quote=Anonymous]Really? I can hardly believe adults would make such remarks.

My son did ballet for a few years in elementary school, and was initially careful not to broadcast it at school. Instead, since I manage the cultural arts, I invited a ballet and modern dance company to perform for the school. There were a few male dancers who demonstrated high jumps and how to carry female dancers, and the kids really understood what strength the boys and men need to develop in order to dance.

However, we never thought to hide it from family members and friends, and they never said anything untoward. My father probably wished him anywhere other than at ballet, but he had the wits not to actually come out and say it! Other family members must also have had secret doubts about it.

I would have called your family and friends out on their lack of support from the get-go, and pointed out how unfair it is that they go to other sport events but not ballet recitals. Ballet and dance in general are VERY athletic activities! It's a teachable moment for all these backward folk, and you need to explain it to them.

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