 the male dancer
written by Camer on 16.07. at 20:27:54 - as answer to: 3year old son in ballet by justagoodmommy Yes hello mam, My name is Cameron and I dance as one of the principal classical males in the Australian Ballet. I am overjoyed to hear about your sons enthusiam towards classical dance, true passion at such a young age in anyone is uncommon, and should be embrached with as much energy and loving support as you can give. For he may end up being an amazing dancer. Starting so early can have many advantages, the natural suppleness of a youths body can make the development of his body towards "ballet" physique easier ofcourse at this early age everything in moderation. You don't want to cause repetitive strain injuries this early in life. A far as others' opinions of what your son is doing. Ballet is not effiminate, on the contrary. Ballet is an exxaggerated art form. The ballerina is the epitomy of effiminity light as a feather floating throught the air. The male is also exaggerate masculine, strong agile "hero" of the story that is the ballet. A male ballet dancer must be very strong and agile and he will be eventually trained for pas de deux work, where lifting, support, control and grounding are very important. That parent who chose to roll his eyes is obviously obvlious to what is required of a dancer, the long hours of training the sweat and even the blood. But you said all that needed to be said. Your son loves to dance.So let him dance, let him learn. Who knows he may be the next Baryshnikov :)You just support him as much as you can and make sure he sticks with it. CiaoCammy Answers to this message:
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