 the male dancer
written by Alex Keys at on 30.11. at 16:54:33 - as answer to: the male dancer by vampiremantis@hotmail.com I having been working as a male dancer for 9 years now. I am currently with the National Dance Association of Britain and we have been touring for the last four months. the good points about being a male dancer: it keeps be fit and healthy and i love performing in front of an audience. the bad points: i dont have much time off, i spent about two weeks off in a year and that was because of an injured ankle. its not as bad as people think being a male dancer. initally i was asked in every company what sexuality i was (this was probably due to both sexes fancing me) As i got older you started to realise who was/wasnt gay. it was very unprofessional to get attached to anyone in work. now that i am married it doesnt really matter to me. i think there is a greater pressure on men within a dance context. a dancer isnt the greatest paid job and i feel intimidated as a male not being able to solo support a family. i hope this breif answer has helped in some way. Alex (27) Answers to this message: |
