What We Know about Boys Who Dance
What We Know about Boys Who Dance
The Limitations of Contemporary Masculinity and Dance Education
From a sociological perspective, Doug Risner explores the many biases and challenges boys and men in ballet face in the classroom and beyond. Themes revealed in case studies and analysis include gender norms, heterocentric biases, isolation, peer pressure, lack of positive male role models and parental support, sexual harassment, and the lack of support systems for boys in dance education. The chapter concludes with suggestions for parents and dance educators that would increase support for boys and men in ballet.
Keywords: sociological perspective, heterocentric, sexual harassment, dance education, boys in ballet, support systems
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