Mike,I know of too many REAL men that take ballet, irregardless of what other men or women think of them, irregardless of what others assume what they should be like, irregardless whether they are gay or straight. Ballet can be and is a tough workout, no matter what your sex is. The problem is that in Western cul-ture is that for many people: women are women, and men better be men. You don'twant to take ballet, fine with me. I understand where you are coming from, though I don't agree with it. [/i]