Are all MALE BALLET dancers GAY?

[@MarchionessDarby62]

In my opinion, ballet dancers, male and female, are elite athletes. Thanks for the video!

[@sergioromeroofficial]

Thanks for the comment!

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

The F1 of human

[@rodee1671]

TRUTH!

[@lilyonkwast]

Agree. And they should be good actors also. The best ballet dancer must be а combination of an excellent athlete and a talented artist.

[@riccastanon9746]

I 100% agree.

[@robertmcnamara5407]

As a male ballet dancer (retired) it may be about time we just stopped the speculation, the question or the feeling that our sexuality (any orientation) is anyone's business. We were, are and will always be elite athletes who perform at the top of their game. We have off days and great days, bad performances and great performances it is about the dance and nothing else.

[@ZsuzsannaBudapest]

The speculation about male dancers over sex life is partially due to the great visibility of their junk.I mean we see your parts clearly and from all angles, I think it upstages the interest in your fine techniques. I think maybe your ballet is surviving hip-hop dancing because it's so clearly sexual.

[@robertmcnamara5407]

@@ZsuzsannaBudapest That is the funniest and possibly the most honest response I have ever read. You do know the junk you speak of is placed like that for anatomical safety? Who knew it had a bonus (no pun intended) effect? Your response though is purely visual and possibly erotic whereas my initial commentary was relating to orientation of the gender not the junk. Thank you though for making my day.

[@MrCrowebobby]

Their junk is not as visible as that of amateur wrestlers in singlets. Not all, but a lot are gay. Perhaps it's just that those that are do not have to hide it.

[@katheryns1219]

Once my mom turned on the TV to watch a ballet. My dad joined her. He was a skilled worker but not well educated on anything artistic. After watching a few minutes, he innocently asked Mom about the male lead, "Is that how he's built??" She laughed and said no that it was like a jock strap for dancers. She and I giggled about that for years.

[@bucketree]

It’s absolutely none of our business

[@toomignon]

I have a friend who was a ballet cavalier in High School. He got teased a-lot by (American) Football players. His response: “I’m going to be in a room full of beautiful girls, while you guys are going down to the field to touch other guys butts…meanwhile, I’ll be putting my hands in places you can only dream about.”

[@TEWMUCH]

This is what I thought too. I'm like the male ballet dancers has sooo many women to look at and date him all day long. He would prolly be the most straight.

[@Iggystar71]

All while being super athletic!!!

[@manga12]

@@TEWMUCH as was the case with patrick swazy his mom was a dance instructor, and he was going to be a dancer too but got injured, and he could do many roles from drag queen in wong fu, to the stuff he did on dirty dancing, and other tough guy roles, but he never had trouble finding a date on fridays in highschool and some of the prettiest girls too I belive was commented on about him on a and e 's biography when it was on tv, also dont forget there are many football players that take dance to help with agility such as the episode with lynn swann on mr rogers neighborhood, he was no tiny guy at 5'11" and no way mistaken for prissy, or homosexual, and being the guy in a room full of ladies was a trope in an isenbeck beer comercial where they guys friends heckle him about dancing till they see all the things he gets to do with the ladies in the room.

[@mariam6790]

Absofukinglutlly ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leonobrien451]

@@TEWMUCHi mean this is also something i dislike as a dancer, i do ballet because i love to dance not for the girls. plus i’m wearing tights and a g string most girls don’t wanna date me at ballet lmao

[@addisonhoffman9006]

I trained at American Ballet Theater School. I knew many male dancers who were not gay. Sexual preference is a private matter. Dance is among the most highly athletic artistic sports anyone can attempt. And no, I am not gay! I married a female dancer.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

What do you think about Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and the Nicholas Brothers?

[@kristic4472]

@@arthurgearheard4701 oh I Love the Nicholas Brothers!!! So underrated!!

[@michellelansky4490]

@@arthurgearheard4701 of course .....and Baryshnikov! And nobody remembers him that way, but Patrick Swayze!!!!!!

[@Capt-Intrepid]

About half are in fact gay. Which means about half are straight. Not that it matters. By the way, it's sexual orientation, not sexual preference. You don't choose your sexual orientation.

[@MrEvldreamr]

@@Capt-Intrepid i think art and beauty TEND to be seen as feminine while brutish and gruff is seen as masculine. But i think women and men are are NOT insecure abt themselves dont care what ppl think. My brother is a dancer, got called gay his whole life but still dances regardless. You gotta grow a backbone if you wanna pursue your passions. Nobody will do it for you

[@joydavis7462]

As the mother of a male ballet dancer, I thought you explained everything just right. My son was playing soccer, his little sister was starting dance, when he saw all the GIRLS - he thought he’d give it a try,lol. He gave up soccer…. 😊

[@TheSuzberry]

More girls! Hugs to your son.

[@joydavis7462]

@@TheSuzberry Thanks 😊 He’s no longer dancing professionally. He has become a teacher and mentor to so many classes of girls. My daughter also continued and then taught until she started her family. Pretty Blessed 🙏🏻

[@cocojo2356]

A budding 'Billy Elliot' in the making. 🙂

[@joydavis7462]

@@cocojo2356 Thank you 😊 Now I want to watch that movie again, it’s been a bit lol!

[@cocojo2356]

@@joydavis7462 That is a brilliant movie Joy. 🙂

[@lilalpaca9847]

Male ballet dancers are super strong athletes with so much stamina. My daughter is 16 and a ballerina. In her partnering class there like 30+ girls only 4-6 boys. Those boys are essentially running laps the entire class and lifting these ballerinas all. Class. Long. Over and over and over. So much respect for those boys. Just like my daughter I’ve seen boy dancers grow into strong performing athletes. It’s wild, they absolutely are body builders….body lifters. Ballet dancers are so amazing.

[@abbiella]

I remember a study done comparing various athletes attempting each other’s sports. They included ballet dancers with hurdlers, football players, javelin throwers, runners, skaters etc. They each had to learn a bit about a specific activity. It was so interesting! The ballet dancers were the best. They were trained to control each element of their body, so they were able to pick up other’s sport the fastest. They had stamina and strength too. Very fun to watch.

[@TEWMUCH]

Dancers are always the most flexible ppl. A foundation in dance is so good for coordination and applies to many body activities. I always wished I could be a dancer but my body was messed up from childhood which limited my abilities..

[@amiciopera]

Quite right I remember the television series FAME, where footballers challenged the dancers. Before the dancers could burst a sweat. The footballers were on the floor crying for time out..... I was a former dancer.... and no other can test a dancer.... we are just God's gift to mankind❤😮😅

[@cherylyoke4872]

I think that’s why JiMin of BTS does so well.

[@cydkriletich6538]

The notion that ballet is feminine and therefore “soft,” makes me smile,,because it brings to mind a story from back in the 1960’s or 70’s. For reasons I don’t recall (I’m old!) a number of athletes on an NFL team were given ballet lessons for a couple of days. The just did the floor movements and those stretches, etc., done at the barre during regular ballet classes. Well, those guys were so sore from using muscles they never even knew they had that they could barely walk for several days. Nope…ballet ain’t for sissies! 😊

[@sergioromeroofficial]

Wow that’s a great story. Definitely people don’t know what it really takes to be a ballet dancer.

[@mlatham23]

I was remembering the same thing. I think for a while that really changed what people thought about ballet. Unfortunately, the US has tried to go back to the cave men days in the last 7 years.😢 I keep hoping the pendulum will start swinging back to a more enlightened time.

[@cydkriletich6538]

@@mlatham23 I’m with you 110%! 💙

[@cocojo2356]

A person can't miss how muscular a male ballet dancer is (especially his bottom - I mean no offence, in any way, by saying this). Female ballet dancers are the same, we just don't usually see theirs because of their costumes etc.. I too remember something about the footy guys doing ballet training and how they all changed their outlooks after 'suffering' from the training, lol.

[@cookiesandbussies1577]

Ballet absolutely *is* for “sissies”… and anyone else who wants to do it

[@SuperCommando60]

I'm a mechanic and bought seasons tickets to the ballet as a Christmas present for my mother...something I knew she would enjoy doing together. I was blown away by the athleticism and artistry. Surprised how much I enjoyed it, especially how the dancers interpreted the music background...made so much sense. Ended up buying a couple more years of tickets as it was so great to watch

[@CrossCultural-c7f]

Male ballet dancers are not all gay - most that I know are heterosexual. A friend, who was a professional ballet dancer in his younger days, was made fun of by his buddies in high school. But, he said, “hey, I’m the only guy in a room full of girls. I always have a date on Fridays.”

[@h.a3567]

😊 👍

[@deannasalem145]

😊

[@gregj831]

I dance Ballet as a hobby and "yes!" I have dated a lot of female dancers but not so much anymore.

[@notnek202]

Yeah right 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fd9987]

Thinking all male dancers are gay is like thinking all football players are straight.

[@blackkitty1111]

A minority are not if that is your logic

[@MrEvldreamr]

@@blackkitty1111 football is wayyyyyy gayer to watch than ballet.

[@blackkitty1111]

@@MrEvldreamr I don’t see the logic behind your argument… ballet is about beauty, feminine movement and soccer is about testosterone, competition and sweat. Gays arent necessarily feminine, but a majority of them are more feminine than straight men, so it is easy to spot why ballet would be more interesting for a gay man than football.

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

​@@blackkitty1111football where you get to hang around men all day? Where they notoriously walk around naked and slap others butts and whatnot? Vs ballet where you, as a guy, will spend the majority of your career dancing with women??? And sometimes kissing them during rehearsals and performances???

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

​@@blackkitty1111I understand your point completely, but if I was interested in men as a guy, I wouldn't go for ballet lol

[@1213stmarie]

Ballet dancers, both male and female are elite athletes and artists.

[@lindasmarch]

Patrick Swayze was raised in ballet. He was an incredible dancer. I do believe he would have continued if he had not been injured. I do not watch ballet on a regular basis but I do love the total elegance of the women and men that dance in ballet!

[@Kazeemi2810]

Omgosh! Ballet is an extremely athletic, strength & agility based activity. You are very much appreciated by me from Australia 🇦🇺 🐨🐨

[@luannzipp6337]

Similar thoughts are shared of male hairdressers. Another highly artistic field that men can excel at and are stereotyped; as a hairdresser, I know it's not true. I'm trying to break that stigma with my son. You are an artistic athlete! Displaying grace, strength and fluidity of movement, beautiful! Thanks for the explanation of the dance belt, I knew it wasn't a "cup", but I have honestly wondered how things stayed contained with the movements you all do.

[@carolmorton7213]

This is very well done - thank you. Our son danced professionally for 15 years, then married a female dancer and went to school to become a physical therapy assistant. You might want to talk about how ballet dancers tend not to go to college or other continuing education after high school, which can become an issue.

[@TheSuzberry]

You can get education later. Ballet only lasts for a few years, then you move on. Like football.

[@paul12345611]

I danced with a few Ballet and Modern companies in NYC and attended Juilliard (for Dance), then I went on to collect all the degrees I sought including a PhD from Oxford. After 5 careers I ended up in academia. Though I have known many dancers who completed higher education and often entered the health care field, and although many dancers I have known are extremely bright and curious, dancers have (at least) two forces working against them re: pursuing higher education. 1) A dancers lifetime is short (16-30 something). If you go to college as an 18 year old, you forfeit your chance to dance in a reputable ballet or modern company. 2) It is assumed that dancers are stupid, and they are infantilized most of their professional lives, which only adds to the insecurity. After years of being treated this way, you begin to believe it.

[@oxoelfoxo]

who assumes dancers are stupid?! that's a stereotype i never encountered. tho i guess all the dancers i know were all dance majors in college... and a prestigious one at that@@paul12345611

[@classicalaid1]

@@paul12345611Sounds a bit like American politics where politicians and the public are sometimes infants, including a former president.

[@jowah360]

@classicalaid1....w/ a sized XXXXXXXXXXL tutu....@@classicalaid1

[@katheryns1219]

Once I was watching Dancing with the Stars, and at the end of an exhausting rehearsal, a professional female soccer player and Olympic gold medal winner exclaimed to Max something to the effect that dancers are real athletes. Max said thanks in a way that showed he was glad someone finally realized it, and that he was frustrated that people considered dancing easy, that they didn't know every muscle in the body is used. You mentioned showing off the male physique with tights. Some years ago I was at a ballet theater studio and the ballet master, who was African American, was leaning against a doorway wearing raggedy cutoffs. His legs looked like they'd been carved out of black marble by Michelangelo. It was hard for me to tear my eyes away. Last comment: there is an episode of the old show "The Odd Couple" in which Tony Randall's "cultured" character befriended a male dancer from the New York City ballet. He invited him to their place, and the roommate, Oscar, a sportswriter who was totally uninterested in ballet was alone with him for a few minutes. In a rather disgusted voice Oscar asked the guy why he'd become a ballet dancer. The dancer answered, "To meet girls." Oscar was shocked, of course. Anyway, great video - thanks!

[@billTO]

So true! Things that look easy when a professional does them very often are NOT easy. They look easy because of the persons natural talent and dedication. For comparison, think Cirque du Soleil.

[@sudelaine8653]

I remember! It was Edward Vilella, a guy most gals would be very glad to meet.

[@dawnmason9558]

I think male ballet dancers are extremely strong to catch & hold ballerinas in jumps etc. I watched once male athletes boasted they were stronger than male ballet dancers. A gauntlet was thrown & a group of male ballet dancers agreed to do the athlete training & ROMPED IT! Then the athletes had to train with the dancers and boy did the dancers show them. The athletes were exhausted after about 15-20 minutes but the dancers carried on for hours.

[@nightowl6260]

I am female and was amazed and enthralled when I first saw Bourne's Swan Lake. I enjoyed the amazing beauty of the male bodies and the breathtaking athleticism. A male acquaintance tried to diminish my joy and admiration, saying, "They are all gay, you know". His thinking seemed to conclude that my interest was sexual in some way ( projecting how he thinks, perhaps). Did I appreciate the beauty of the masculine bodies? Yes! Did it matter to me what their sexual orientation was? Not a bit. It is about the aesthetic of something beautiful: the bodies, the expressive dance. He did not get that. Threatened, maybe? Does he think there are no female ballet dancers who are gay? Who knows.

[@marshahall3059]

My two brothers worked at a shoe store part time, in college. Another male employee studied ballet. It challenged my younger brother's perception of dance. He was astounded how strong he was and admired him for it. My brother later took modern dance. He had admired that I had taught myself backbends. I was proud seeing him in a performance when there were gasps from the audience!

[@paulazajac9155]

I had the pleasure of seeing a European ballet performance inNew York and was blown away by the predominantly Male company and the choice of ballets that demonstrated the beauty of their company. It was incredible! I believe it was the Danish Ballet company, forgive me but it was long ago and I am still on my first cup of coffee!

[@maryannfelice148]

I love the way you explain everything, Sergio. You are very well-spoken. And I am sorry there are some who still think all male dancers are gay.

[@classicalaid1]

In America ballet and all dance in fact is relatively new but in Europe, it has been around for hundreds of years and people in general are more sophisticated, as well as educated. In America there is still a great deal of ignorance. Only about 15 percent of North Americans watch dance perfomances, i have read. They are still hung up on sports.

[@loisadams837]

I came upon this video by chance. I think the title caught my eye and gave me a giggle. This guy is really good. He was able to answer all the questions with mostly a straight face and he explained the answer perfectly and completely. I really enjoyed watching this video and learned a few things too. Thx

[@bettytingstad5009]

The amazing control of their muscles that they have in order to dance the way they do is admirable.

[@StaceyBeryl]

Ballet dancers, male and female are, to me, some of the fittest athletes. Without a doubt they are the most limber. Such an amazing and beautiful form.

[@LR-yu3mx]

The masculinity.of the male ballet dancer's body is what is so beautiful to watch for me, as well as their strength and their skill. As a ballet lover, I see nothing feminine in the male dancer's performance. Its a contrast to the absolute delicate femininity of the female dancers

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Although these days there's a greater emphasis on athletic choreography for the ballerinas as well. It's quite impressive, but some of that ethereal delicacy is lost in the process. And those more "delicate" moves also take great control and strength. There are videos of the evolution of female roles, (Giselle, La Bayadere, e.g.) that are really interesting to watch.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

This appeared in my algorithms for some reason, and because of the title, I watched with amusement and interest. It was informative, educational and very, very funny. Your explination of how your tights "undergarment" kept your "bits" from flying about all over the place had my mind conjuring up some comical images about what would happen if things "slipped out" as you put it ! I began to like ballet after my art teacher suggested pausing ballet films to learn how to do quick human body sketches (1, 5, or 10 minutes) and I realised it was because of just how perfect the bodies were. Other athletes do not have such exquisite body sculpture and it makes it really easy to identify the different muscles and learn their movements when stretched or contorted if you use a ballet dancer as a model for drawing.

[@greyhoundmama2062]

It's wonderful training. I was a tall girl with big feet, but I loved my classes and I danced on toe. God bless my parents. The formation of my body during my childhood years gifted me physically for the rest of my life. I am 62, and still strong with good balance, able to work physically for hours (I'm a janitor). Nice video, thanks.

[@elle_za5117]

Thank you for the wonderful and insightful video. My son does ballet. Something I know almost nothing about and you answered the questions wonderfully.

[@B30pt87]

Excellent answers, thank you. Especially the 'Why wear tights?' answer. After working so hard to develop your body, of course we want to see it!

[@ZsuzsannaBudapest]

Good question.

[@santhiyag1650]

Thank you for answering some common questions about male dancers

[@sergioromeroofficial]

Thank you for watching!🙏🏻

[@christineribone9351]

thanks. you answered some touchy subjects.

[@quintafurtado1876]

Thank you for your honesty and addressing many misconceptions about male ballet dancers!❤

[@TheLiznz]

Thanks for answering these questions. My utmost respect goes to male and female dancers who are incredibly fit and strong. I tried to become a ballerina but just couldn’t handle the pain in my feet from pointe shoes.

[@Cricket2731]

I could never dance en pointe due to a congenital "malformation" called Morton's Toe. In Morton's Toe, your second toe is longer than the big toe, causing a great deal of pain when dancing en pointe.

[@PigletSaysHello]

Very interesting video thank you. I think all ballet dancers, male and female have beautiful bodies. It's easy to forget what amazing athletes they are because they are so graceful and artistic. Sergio mentioned in one of the comments that male dancers lift (female dancers) in movement. I never thought of that. That would be even harder. And I'm sure the female dancers have to be very strong too to hold themselves properly for the lift, etc. It all amazes me. 😊

[@luckyluke3619]

Being a retired professional dancer myself and having worked in an environment where 4 out of 5 male dancers were gay, I can honestly say it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Just imagine all of these gorgeous ballerinas available with hardly any competitions. Ouf! Even after 40 years, I am still trying to recover. 😅

[@sarahfranco6802]

lol

[@davidvalenta9394]

I thought there were videos done with various athletes from different disciplines/sports , swapping places to do the other's work ; they shared their skills and demonstrated. it was humbling for some, generally hilarious for the viewer but what showed was the respect from athletes to each other. > that was the takeaway message.

[@magpie5710]

That was great thank you. As far as the strength and power, I can't imagine how strong your core must be. Surely there must be a way of measuring core strength between athletic pursuits. The jumps, the lifts, the control, the stamina. Not to be forgotten of course, the grace and the beauty.

[@philcoppa]

i find body builders look grotesque. Male dancers look much closer to the ideal.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

I totally agree with you on that. They have misshapen their muscles to such an extent, it makes them look like something out of a mutant horror film after being injected with a serum. A ballet dancers form, both male and female is beauty unsurpassed. There is no fat, just exquisite, lean, seductive muscle on a beautifully strong skeletal frame. I could watch their movements for hours.

[@solutionsforabrightfuture3579]

Body builders die very young. Ballet dancers don't destroy their body with drugs. I love my weight training but I am all natural.

[@jodober4847]

Love your frank, direct presentation. Well done.

[@greggi47]

Good answers to good questions. Here's my query" are there any facially unattractive male dancers? Everyone I have seen or observed is better looking than most people I see. Not necessarily fashion model looking but handsome in some way.

[@annasolovyeva1013]

They're fit, healthy and in low body fat. Nobody in such conditions is ugly. Plus - some ballet schools select for stage visible appearance, but it's more prominent in girls because less guys do ballet

[@always_b_natural703]

Our friend became a ballet dancer through a round about way and later in life. When we asked him about why he chose that route, his reply was 'That's where the gals are!' He loved it, as it was very strenuous work, and had esthetic and artistic sides too.

[@barbaradobner6050]

I am sure ballet dancers, male and female,using the same workout like dancers of any kind ,or for ice skating.including the lifting. I loved all the explanation ,it was interesting and very easy to undetstand.. Thank you !

[@jimjimgl3]

Mental note to self: "Make sure my thing doesn't fly away..."

[@debramullaly1530]

A wonderful video to watch is First Position “…it covers the training to become a professional ballerina and male ballet dancer…

[@jenniferflores3360]

Mads Mikkelsen was a ballet dancer in his younger days. You can tell the way he controls his movements that his focus is that of an athlete with serious training. He was a gymnist also. At his late 50’s he still reaps the benefits of his early training. He keeps getting better.

[@billysblues4678]

As a former Ballet dancer, I will say the MAJORITY are gay. So sad that Gay men won't come out of the closet.....Being gay is a blessing!!!!!

[@hazeuz9940]

I see where you are coming from but gay and ballet have nothing to do with each other. I’m a straight male ballet dancer and there are so many masculine parts to ballet that all men should be proud of.

[@ekaterinazazubina9520]

being a heterosexual is divine and Godly

[@accordionchick]

Excellent explanation on all counts.

[@tommunyon2874]

For the 15 years that I was involved with ballet I could not seem to find slippers that fit well. So, pointe shoes would have been out of the question. Tights also have carried over from the 16th Century, when ballet was developing as a performing art.

[@tess...]

Your explanations very logical and way you present is quite insightful. Thank you for your video.

[@joanhebert73]

I love men who dance: ballet, any and all dances. Thanks for this !

[@rachelbonnar]

I'm 55, so I grew up with Mikhail Barishnakov. There was never any question of him being a raging heterosexual. He was a gorgeous 10 out of 10 in appearance and talent. If he didn't wear tights, so much of his grace would have been lost. Each muscle needed its own spotlight. He was all the rage in the USA.

[@cydkriletich6538]

I sold tickets to ABT when they danced in San Francisco and Barishnakov was their principal male dancer; their STAR! Even I, as a ticket seller, could not get the best seat in the house. I ended up sitting front row center because no one wants to sit there for a dance performance so no one bought these seats. It is not a good place from where to watch dance because you miss so much of the choreography and the total stage performance. However, watching Barishnakov dance Twyla Tharp’s “Push Comes to Shove” from a front row center seat was an experience I’ll never forget. Not only was the choreography fantastic, but it was as if I were watching a sculpture come to life and move in a way no human could. I was so close I could see every muscle, and I could see his sweat as he flew through this dance. A once in a lifetime event for me.

[@janeyockey3660]

My grandson is well on his way into the dance world. Thank you for this little clip. He too is handsome. God bless you in all you do.

[@tontonjeannot6089]

Ballet dancers, male and female, are athletes. They do brutal workouts (I studied it when I was younger), and all the enthusiasm any athlete has for their sport and improving their performance is the same for ballet dancers.

[@swaingles]

In my opinion, you are gorgeous!

[@annbaker2950]

Very informative! Thank you so much.

[@juditharowland3461]

Just a "heads up," for those who are interested. In the 1960's, professional football organizations began to introduce ballet into the routine workouts for their players, for very specific reasons. Male ballet dancers utilize muscles in a way that permits grace and freedom while increasing strength and balance exponentially.......... When traditional athletic exercise is compared to the physical conditioning resulting from ballet training, the differences are extraordinary. Ballet training helps to prevent injury and allows for greater stamina, dexterity and control on the ground and in the air.....Football, Rugby and Soccer, to name a few, are sports where the players leave the ground when executing plays. Ballet develops the very skills which, often greatly, reduce the injury statistics for professional and amateur athletes, and results in greater success on the field during competition..

[@nedraleggett6837]

True.

[@kathlynrobbins5572]

Do male ballet dancers do specific upper-body strength training? It seems if they didn’t they’d risk injuring themselves e.g. holding a ballerina (100 lbs?) up with one arm!

[@nighttrain1450]

I have no interest in ballet dancing but still found this interesting. Preconception is a Dangerous thing in all walks of life and I admit to being ignorant on this subject. Now I am a little less ignorant. Thank you.

[@danfobb8301]

thanks for this great informative video.Also Sergio is so handsome and a pleasure to hear and look at

[@Angelfeather100]

Great and informative video, thanks for posting explanations about a very demanding art form/profession. I also enjoyed the inserts featuring Sergei Polunin!

[@mabdub]

Presented very well, thank you.

[@veutsavoir]

Great explanations and insight into the world of high-level athletes. Thank you!

[@sobatdin9593]

Thank you for the insight into your world. You guys are so fit girls and boys Anazing❤

[@hugojames85]

Interesting to see how virtually all of the comments say: "Male ballet dancers are not gay - they're elite athletes". As if you can't be an elite athlete if you ARE gay.

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

Yeah I know...bit of bigotry hiding underneath.

[@karenjarrett8904]

Well said. Ballet is so beautiful,it looks so beautiful because of all the hard work you put into your craft.

[@conradocruz8372]

Very well explained. Good luck on your profession😊

[@oscarjimenez7685]

Sergio, Thank you for answering those questions. I must admit I, too, had similar questions about male ballet dancers my whole life. Similarly, I found myself having to address similar questions when I was a competitive wrestler in high school and at university. Great video! 😄

[@sergioromeroofficial]

Thank you! That was my point making this video, answering questions that many of us had or have, I believe you felt similar to me, doing wrestling. Thanks for your comment 🙏🏻

[@oscarjimenez7685]

@@sergioromeroofficial ❤️

[@mdegroot55]

Excellent presentation on very difficult questions. Thank-you.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Ballet dancer are supreme athletes, with grace, elegance and exquisite poise and beauty ❤- you answered dumb question respectfully in a mature manner ❤

[@sebastianfisher957]

A GREAT vlog. I think this was very eloquently explained.

[@michaelb2685]

Gay in ballet...When I was training with a professional ballet company, there was one gay guy. When I trained and danced at Alvin Ailey School, most of the school guys were gay. When I got into Ailey's 2nd company all six of us were gay. Training at a University, most of us were gay. When dancing on a cruise ship, almost all the male dancers were gay. I also danced with a modern company, Shapiro and Smith Dance Company, and I was the only gay guy. It can swing, but I find fewer guys in Classical ballet companies identify as gay. And ALL of them were superior athletes, with beautiful forms.

[@premanadi]

It's certainly a higher percentage than the general population (which is around 5% - he said it was 25% of his company), but much less than people think.

[@michaelb2685]

@@premanadi To be honest while training I thought it would be much higher and leaned the other way. Hmmm...I guess I was in a lot of gay groups and schools. Doesn't matter...they are all AMAZING!!

[@Godhelpus62]

It’s just a silly question. First of all, it makes no difference whatsoever whether male ballet dancers are gay or not. Does it matter whether a man in any job is gay or straight? Does it matter if his hair is red or brown? It’s about dance and athleticism, creativity, passion for dance and nothing else.

[@debchiu]

Great and informative video. Thank you

[@erica6825]

Great video! I think male ballet dancers have the best physiques, I love watching them dance more than the female dancers.

[@gregj831]

WOW! That's a lot of dedication and hard work.

[@laurafradkoff660]

Well articulated ♥️

[@davidtomlinson6943]

Thank you for this video your opinions are much appreciated and helpful to others

[@michaelj8460]

Thank you for a great video. Ballet dancers are not only artisans, but workers. They practice their art just as any other person. Your art is athletic and intense. All should accept the beauty of that.

[@GenevieveVia]

everyone thinks ballet dancers work a lot less than they do. Thanks for this vid (:

[@sergioromeroofficial]

So true…thanks for the comment☺️

[@monkey-man1]

Sergio, you are delightful. This talk was very informative.

[@lauraduffy9055]

Thank you. This is lovely.

[@Maliceless100]

For parents and young boys considering ballet, this video is valuable. The "gay" ballet stigma was never warranted, as percentages/ratios in companies mostly matched general population. Thankfully, older and younger people are growing less concerned with the inconsequential matter. Great video!

[@sergioromeroofficial]

Thank you! My idea with this video was exactly that, for parents and for the kids as well that feel like ballet is something they like but they don’t want to be laugh at or think that ballet is connected with sexuality. Thank you for your comment 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lennybuttz2162]

LOL "Your thing is not flying away" That is the cutest explanation I ever heard.

[@jamesrobinson2175]

Thanks for your video!

[@valkimura1053]

Thank you. That was informative!

[@katharineatkins1347]

Thank you so much for the information! So much I did not know

[@SultanaP]

Thanks for the great questions and answers! I appreciate the eloquent descriptions!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Ballet dancers are amazing! They are so strong and athletic!

[@Scootfairy]

really good questions and insightful answers! ❤

[@BodaciousWench]

Batman wears tights.

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

Spiderman, Superman...too

[@triarb5790]

Henry VIII wore stockings. He had 6 wives.

[@bonniescanlan8772]

Flying away sorry that is cute. Sounds like you sure can get hurt. You must be so strong and have such great endurance…hard work.

[@v.britton4445]

As a former ballet dancer I would say that there are gay male dancers, and that it is about 30%. I never met a Russian male gay dancer except Nureyev.

[@irinavorontsova6344]

There are a lot of gay dancers among Russians. Time changed. But it gives them ability to be more plastic and expressive without reducing their masculinity

[@luckyluke3619]

It used to be a hell of a lot more in the 70th! Unfortunately, most of them are gone now with the aids virus!

[@deirdremcnamara385]

Godunov was another, defected and died from AIDS in Ho'wood. allegedly Margot Fonteyn contracted AIDS from Nureyeve. I was at "barre" with Godunov while the Bolshoi were on tour in the West...he was a gentleman, as were the other, mostly hetero male dancers... There was no "side" to the ballerinas either, very warm, kind, women, all fit and beautiful...some in their forties with the appearance of teenagers...

[@beckystevens3506]

Ballet to me is one of the most beautiful art forms that exists. The power and intensity of both male and female ballet dancers is phenomenal and exquisite. It mesmerizes like no other art form. I will take this liberty to add however, you are also a very beautiful specimen . Dance on!

[@adrianadiaz6140]

Soy practicante amateur de ballet y el trabajo que tenemos que hacer es muy amplio por lo menos trabajo y entreno 3 horas por día y tengo 56 años .Es un deporte saludable, completo y también me sirve de rehabilitación. Mucho se discute sobre la sexualidad de los hombres ,pero creo que ahora es lo menos importante. Para mí vale el esfuerzo que hacen para deleitar a los que los vemos bailar. Hace un video en español ❤.

[@sandralandsman1434]

Bravo! Well done and we’ll said.

[@markmh835]

I would like to hear a discussion comparing ballet dancers to figure skaters. I've heard figure skating being called "ballet on ice," and i know that most figure skaters take ballet classes. They seem to do many of the same movements as ballet dancers but at tremendous speed.

[@mysticwanderer4787]

Thank you for this. First of all, professional ballet dancers are world-class athletes. Unfortunately, particularly in the UK and the United States anything having to do with fine arts is considered feminine and therefore anyone who participates in or is a fan of the arts is either gay or a poof. It's all part of the super-masculine ethos that both countries in particular share. It's more of a social class thing than anything else. I think the movie Billy Elliot does a masterful job of addressing that thought. Unfortunately, many boys are bullied or don't want to risk being ostracized by their friends, classmates, or even their parents for wanting to dance ballet. If they only knew there are NFL players who train in ballet to improve their quickness, stamina, and ability to effortlessly change direction on the field. Until we stop the class warfare this kind of stuff will always be a problem which means it will always be a problem but information like this can help mitigate these misconceptions for some. For others, it is about jealousy, deliberate ignorance, and self-pity. Unfortunately, nothing will change that.

[@aaguero]

Excellent video - I learned a lot! 🙂

[@charlottetracy3970]

Great video! Have a happy life!

[@catherineharrison9892]

Fantastic video, thank you.

[@leoe8304]

Thank You so much for this very serious and interesting video! I adore you guys for what you can do, for your discipline and your gorgeous bodies. Stay strong! 😘