Omg that boy is absolutely beautiful. The boy they interviewed .

What a talented, beautiful young boy dancer

As a male who's taken ballet, I can honestly say... some things never change. There are times where it's still "girls club" and if you're a boy there, you're an intruder. I salute the danseur-- the very few, proud making leaping in pantyhose to classical music a respectable, dignified profession. My brothers, thank you for paving the way. Don't stop... --Your brother in arms and tights, Dane Youssef

The younger male instructor is spot on right! I took ballet for over 6 years as an adult but it wasn't until I began training under a Russian male dancer's guidance that my dancing went into another dimension. The guy pushed me like my old football coach. He'd demo some really athletic complex stuff then say "do it!" He knew I was dancing timid and he smashed that mentality right out of me. When I moved back home, dancers I had first started with, couldn't believe it was me.

i have the highest respect for these boys! :) i hope they continue their dreams so that they can encourage others. without boys dancing we wouldn't have any of the wonderful ballets we have today...

Toshiko Honda, i love her. She's an inspiration to a lot of people out there. God bless you Toshiko..

I love the spirit of this woman...wish I could meet her.

Brava! Toshika Honda! When my son attended ballet in Phoenix in the 90s there was an atmosphere that male dancers were sissy, or homosexual, or worse catamites. Liam, being the only boy dancer, in that city, fought through these false stereotypes--sometimes quite literally. Going to Paris was the best thing for him. The US National comps helped him achieve his goals. He worked hard, but there were always people there to support him, like Toshika. Brava!

Yay Ballet Boys!!!!! There is no reason to be ashamed, they are strong and amazing, and although girls wouldn't be any where without them, they bring so much more to ballet than just porting girls around.

This was inspiring! Many thanks to the people who produced it - AND to the boys in the program, especially the one who spoke several times. It's such a great thing that the Foundation does to encourage boys to dance. I was also struck by what Arsen Serobian said about men teaching boys; I hadn't considered that before, but it makes perfect sense. Thanks to Dance Channel TV for a terrific video.

It warms my heart to see theys young men doing a art like ballet. You are all like butterflies. We can't stop watching them working on there skils. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you.

DANCE IS HAPINESS.....AND SCHOOL OF LIFE BECAUSE THE EXTREME DISCIPLINE....BEGINING IN THE CHILHOOD....REALLY GREAT.

Terrific Toshiko! What a great foundation giving boys opportunities to see they are not alone in their love for ballet!

Cadillacs come in so many colors because we all like deferent things, do you and let people be , dancers live forever🤟🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

The kids are amazing, I can not walk across the room without falling over.

BRAVOOO BOYS; YOU ARE SO FASCINATED❤❤❤

I know the feeling when people said: "Ballet? For you? No, that's for girls, do Karate!", then on that part of my life, I did Karate, because I haven't option, it helped me, I can't deny, but years later, I decided for myself, and I do ballet because I love to dance. Maybe I would be better if I'd studied it since I was a child, maybe I have not the perfect fifth position, or the best turn out, whatever, but now I have that feeling, the feeling of love because I know, this is for what I've born.

i wish there was more male dancers they are so gifted

Patrick, you are beautiful. I am glad you are showing people that ballet for boys is okay. Your dedication will lead you to much success, Patrick ♥️. Much appreciation for you, Patrick..💙💜 you, buddy

She's AN ANGEL!

as a straight girl-and I know I'm not the only one- I think male ballet dancers are amazing, they have a beautiful body and an amazing posture, so honnestly if we are still dealing with stupid teasing I think it's pointless, just really pointless, I don't think a guy should stop dancing because of that

That boy is so cute!

Beyond handsome boy and with great courage. Hope all your dance dreams came true.

She's GREAT, I love her... I think if I had alot of money I would also build a foundation for the arts as well :)))

The teen boy who was.speaking is so stunningly beautiful.

I was the only boy in the class at the school I went to. (Boys should be taught in a boys class by a male teacher ideally). They were the happiest years of my life and all the usual jokes were no trouble, just laughed them off. The only scary thing was that being a boy I was made to be at the front in the center. No lurking at the back to follow the others!

Arsen just wonderful job and marvelous to share it with us. Thanks a lot!

What a wonderful opportunity! I am often the only man in ballet class. I do it for myself. I benefit a lot. The hardest step is walking into the dance studio for the first time. Then it becomes like home.

Such a beautiful thing for young men launching into the wonderful art of dancing.

So many handsome boys!!!❤❤❤

i am not a dance. but it's so wonderful to see dreams are being pursuited here.

this is really inspiring. thank you.

Girls in Ballet are nowhere without the boys they simply need them, and for the boys BRAVO keep on dancing and really don`t care what people say, if you got the talent and ambition, please exploid that, and yes some maybe are gay or straight and what`s the problem????????? just dance I love it again BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I was in primary school here in Australia there was a ballet school next door to my school. After school I would stand outside and watch, wishing I was there. There were other boys being taught there as well as the girls. Something happened at home one day and I was 'threatened' to be sent to ballet school. I was thinking 'yes please' but as was normal in my household it did not happen. Whether I would have been any good or hopeless I do not know. But it was an experience I missed out on at the age of about 9,

I find guys in ballet super attractive actually :)

Thank you !

I'm a guy. I wanted to do ballet when I was little. Both my parents gave me an absolute 'NO' and put a hockey stick in my hand instead. Something about not wanting me to 'turn gay'. Well, here I am 10 years later, and......I'm gay. So making me play sports didn't help my parents' cause anyway. So they could have just let me dance and I would probably be happier today because of it. Don't let any other factors affect your decision to dance. Because in the end none of it matters.

The final message that Toshiko Honda leaves at 7:15 is so motivating that it almost made me cry. She is a very inspirational woman. Being her student must be an amazing experience for becoming a great dancer and a very motivated person. This is the kind of woman I wish I had as my teacher or even as my mother :-)

Them boys are so talented for what they are doing

Being feminine doesn't necessarily mean being weak. Both will require great amount of strength and stamina. It's about recognizing the physiological difference and expressing the beauty in their unique way.

She is amazing!!!!!!!!

I cannot understand why people bully people who dance so beautilfully????

This asian lady is a genius !

I am speechless...motivation. determination, commitment, in chi!ten so young.

OMG The turns....I am soooo jelly

Talented and dedicated young men who suffer for the sake of their craft. Bravo.

Hold it! There was nothing sissified in Fred Astaire's, Gene Kelly's, Bill Robinson's, the Nicholas Brothers', and Gregory Hines's dancing!

I have done ballet since I was 4. I have never had a boy in my class!! That's how bad we need boys.

Great program! I think Patrick (and other boys in ballet) are stronger (body, mind and spirit) ) than the guys that bully them put together! My theory is that bullies in general are either jealous or scared of what a person (of a category of people) are capable of so they try and break them down to make themselves (the bullies) feel more important. Basically , guys and girls a like please follow your dreams, I think that will make the better place! :-)

Forget star quarterback, I would love for my son to be a ballet dancer!

OMG! .. the kind at 6:56! He's Legs and foot :A their perfect♥

Beautiful..........💞💕💝

I wish i had the chance to study ballet.

I am not a ballerina but surely I love ballet. I would date a ballet dancer, they are amazing.

Thank you Toshiko Honda for the Petit Oasis Foundation, which provides a wonderful scholarship program for boys who want to pursue dance! --The Maple Conservatory of Dance

Great program, I think we need to educate people on how hard ballet actually is, and people then might understand and less bullying.. We loose so many talented Danceurs due to teasing.. And the fact most centers dont support male danceurs . There should be no Dance center without males...

If boys understood how DIFFICULT PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY ballet really is, and saw a full male variation by a professional male dancer, they'd understand it's no joke.

"batman and spider man wearin' tights too" x"DDDDDD that's so true!!!!

Amazing

great,thanks

Technically, I was no longer a boy when I started into ballet. I was 19. I went to apply for a position as a ballroom dancer, since I had been an Arthur Murray instructor. The woman who ran the dance troupe asked to see my turnout. She exclaimed that my 180° turnout was a rare gift. She then recruited me to dance the role of the Prince for her annual amateur production/recital of "Nutcracker".

Excellent

Bravo...!!!

Great video

Good for them

This video was very powerful

Yes is a case of character and personality to do what you want to do regardless of what other think.

Encuentro extraordinario que niños aprendan y se expresen via balet una disciplina exigente si yo naciera de nuevo y tuviera la oportunidad lo haria tambien . Congratuaciones 🇨🇱🇨🇱👏👏👏👏👏👏

i want to be in your class i love it ❤

I am a 12 year old boy and want to start ballet but I am embarrassed to tell my parents and I enjoy to prance around in leotards at home when no one is in I have leotards from trampolining

they have some at most outdoor sports or camping stores at least that's where my friend got his.

If you are a boy do what you like to do despite what people say.

@katerynavelychko I agree with you 100% !! I stopped dancing 10 years ago and I still cannot wear specific shoes such as heels because of the ruined toe nails... but I still miss dancing even for all the pain and effort.. I wish I was dancing again...

WOW! He is SHOCKINGLY beautiful!!! He does kind of look like he has a mustache to shave though!

Aww Patrick! And now he's with ABT

Hell yeah... Batman uses tights too...!! so, don't screw me.. I love ballet..!!!! For the record, Carlos Acosta in Diana and Acteon when he was 17...! ooooh myyyyy....!

congratulations 7:14 !

In countries where dance was established centuries ago, the male dancer is viewed as heroic as any star athlete. In countries where high culture is a focus for only ten percent of the population, the idea of men in dance isn't as well accepted or valued. Cultural sophistication takes generations. It has to be developed over time. France and Russia among other countries are in the vanguard in this regard. American dance is beginning to catch up, thanks to educational outreach programs. In Canada, at The National Ballet School, boys often outnumber girls these days. That represents progress!

If you prance around in leotards at home, I swear to god you should be on a dancefloor! When I was 6 years old I got a flyer of a danceschool and I don't know why but I just knew that I wanted to do that. So I told my mother the same day and now, 13 years later, I am still dancing and I hope to keep doing it until it's physically impossible. So really, if you feel so strongly about it, I hope you tell them and I wish you best of luck ;)!

I'm the only boy in my classes :S I wish I could have more, I miss doing Jumps and Pirouettes, and I love that! By the way I'm 18 and just started 3 months xD, but I work very hard. I love dancing, the problem is that i found this passion a little late :S

they have beautiful bodies... much more handsome than the bricks that make up the football team at my school.

They are " Bloch Unisex Warm Up Bootie Boots " you can buy them through various online dealers... even the Bloch website themselves....a bit pricey for me, but it might be worth it for some one who dances more often than myself

Wonderful talent that is very open to the gay fraternity

I'm a male ballet dancer I was scared when I first started ballet and having to wear a thong dancebelt with a support cup inside a leotard footed tights ballet socks and ballet shoes I was Scared to walk into the class as there was lots of women in the class but I picked up the courage and walked into the class and all the women welcomed me in the the class they all said it was nice to have me in the clas and all made me feel welcomed too and now I sometimes get to play a female ballet role so I get to wear a thong Underwear pink convertible tights bra and a pancake tutu with bodice attached ouch pouch toe pads and pink pointe shoes too

Los Niños Con los Niños 😍😲😍😲😍😲 genial

0:43 ....how is he ...he looks like Franklin .. that famous instagram boy 😂

Phht, those boys where trained well. They could kick anybody's ass -_-

It takes real guts for a man - gay or straight - to be a ballet dancer. It also takes deep dedication. It also takes true talent. Ballet is not for sissies.

Toshiko Honda!

These boys are 99% gay boys. But I support them with all my heart! I'm father of two gay boys but they are football players and nobody noticed that because they are so rude. Nothing is really what you see. I really admire these boys. They give a shit what people say. They have a goal in their lives and they work so hard to get it! Go for it lads and never surrender!

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Its fine and traditional to keep the boy-girl differentiation, it's an option, but it shouldn't be an insult being femmenine, or even gay. Dance is for every heart, not men, not women; and you should find your way to express, to feel this art, respecting every diverse way of expression.

I'm 15 and I just started dancing hip hop (more freestyle) last year. Is it too late to start ballet dance at 15?

Wish this program had existed when I was young in the eighties. I put up with a lot of ignorance and prejudice, almost knocked me out of class. Almost.

Hello. Brothers. Yes, I'm a dancer. And yes, in ballet. And a male, to boot. As a ballet male meself, 'always a challenge. What they do is never short of incredible. Me? I've been taking for about a decade. I've written synopsis about it also. As a strictly amateur journalist, I've also written bios for as Baryshnikov, Kirkland, Radetsky, etc. which got published all over the net. Love 'em all. But I'm also in a way... one of them. --Following in their Footsteps, Dane Youssef

WIN

@rlee1976 ME TOO! She's like a Buddha :)

If you mean the boy at around 3:53 that is Patrick Frenette :)

I agree, I don't believe in the artificial boundaries for both genders.

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