tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post4416559052242013509..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: Boys Can Dance TooJennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-52507043510103628302012-07-19T16:21:32.541-05:002012-07-19T16:21:32.541-05:00I just came across your blog while looking for vid...I just came across your blog while looking for videos of boys dancing. I have two boys, 3 and almost 6. My older son is very much into dance and performing, has gone to dance camps and taken Jazz and now wants to do Tap. However, so far he has been the only boy and it's taking it's toll on him. He is getting discouraged and I feel close to giving up on it. I've got to find other ways to encourage him before he starts Grade 1 in the Fall and is possibly teased about it...which so far, he thankfully hasn't been.<br />Looking forward to reading more of your blog :)Kristynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-6495928843402415162012-05-25T19:29:13.997-05:002012-05-25T19:29:13.997-05:00Sad, yes. But I'm so glad your son is sticking...Sad, yes. But I'm so glad your son is sticking with his passion!Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-43456819550588786682012-05-23T19:58:06.372-05:002012-05-23T19:58:06.372-05:00My son is 7 1/2 and he and his twin sister are in ...My son is 7 1/2 and he and his twin sister are in their third year of dance. Both last year and this year, he has had second thoughts about continuing (he's the only boy in class, and has had to deal with a few kids at school who question why he's in dance). It's got to be hard for him. But he loves it and ultimately he decides he wants to continue. When I tell other moms he dances, they always follow with "hip hop?" and I tell them "that along with ballet and tap." On 'bring-a-friend day' at dance class, his friends' parents felt uncomfortable with allowing their son to go, so he didn't have a buddy with him. I'm proud of my son for doing something he loves even though it may not be popular. Sad, though that a 7 year old has to tap into his courage to do so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-76768624373434214112009-12-08T05:50:56.533-06:002009-12-08T05:50:56.533-06:00I offered my son dance lessons when he was a littl...I offered my son dance lessons when he was a little guy, but he opted for karate instead. But this year he asked for tap lessons to help him in musical theatre (he is very involved with the community theatre). He's great! <br /><br />I think the "ballet is for girls" attitude depends on where you live - we move a lot, and when we live in a large city, my daughter's ballet classes have several boys. We live in a small town at present, and my son is the only boy in the entire studio. They love having him, but yes, he has had to deal with some teasing by people in our own family. He's man enough not to let it get to him, though. :)Melaniehttp://foursquares.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-8062427637881239422009-12-03T22:24:36.421-06:002009-12-03T22:24:36.421-06:00I think it's an American thing. Sad isn't ...I think it's an American thing. Sad isn't it? I do love the movie Billy Elliott.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-5138429316870870502009-12-03T16:28:45.774-06:002009-12-03T16:28:45.774-06:00I am a huge fan of dancing, and I actually have Bi...I am a huge fan of dancing, and I actually have Billy Elliot rented right now, from Netflix! It's rated R, which only makes my boys want to watch it more!! I wish they would take an interest in dance, other than the unstructured flailing they prefer right now.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642947276308505560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-40770061580996174042009-12-02T21:24:17.812-06:002009-12-02T21:24:17.812-06:00At the Y, the only class for 2-year-olds to take s...At the Y, the only class for 2-year-olds to take sans parent is Beginning Ballet. I was ready to sign Max up and Dave said not on your life. I have to admit (to my own embarassment), I didn't push it too hard.Jill Gawrychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762752144588468050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-41666281220045826812009-12-02T16:07:15.670-06:002009-12-02T16:07:15.670-06:00My 11-year-old loves to dance -- he's the go-t...My 11-year-old loves to dance -- he's the go-to guy at school dances because he knows how to two-step. If he had the time, I think he would take ballet because he knows that some football players use it for strength and balance. He's a confident kid, so he could take a good amount of ribbing before giving up, but I don't know exactly how much. <br /><br />Here's a quote I love: "If ballet were easy, everyone would do it."Melissahttp://www.melissasais.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-39012867634631109812009-12-01T22:04:11.731-06:002009-12-01T22:04:11.731-06:00My son was into so many things: basketball, baseba...My son was into so many things: basketball, baseball, dance, singing, acting, drawing. What he wasn't into much was school. It was really hard for me to get him to read. So comic books were his staple. Whatever worked. But he didn't take flak for any of this, that I'm aware of. He did get teased for his size, though. He was tall and skinny. To compensate, in elementary school, he would put on about five or six shirts to make himself feel bigger. I always wondered why he had so much dirty laundry every week. He told me that story when he was in high school. Sad, huh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.com