THIS is why boys do ballet… 😳🫢

[@randomcrap4230]

Male ballet dancers always look like they are defying gravity so effortlessly.

[@Bageshree-kd9id6yq2i]

1.3k likes and no comment, let me fix that

[@Himmiefan]

All ballerinas do that.

[@maryanneryan9861]

Barishnikov was the king in that category. And the moves were clean start to finish

[@theresemenard5801]

❤Non les ballerines ne pratique Pas de triple s tours pdt les sauts, Elles sont sur les pointes les levers de jambes très haut arabesques et fouettes pirouettes déboulés, L envergure des sauts masculins est puissante, traversée en 3 grds sauts une scène complète... Une ballerine ne le fait pas. 😅

[@horsluva0758]

Absolutely 💯

[@Muslimah_4_Life]

I’m always amazed by how male dancers look so graceful and masculine at the same time.

[@yvettey8929]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@Madamoizillion]

I don't think grace and masculinity should be mutually exclusive!

[@TCt83067695]

​@@Madamoizillionthat part

[@alexvlasny9755]

And incredibly sexy and attractive at the same time!

[@Muslimah_4_Life]

@@Madamoizillion You’re right, my bad.

[@caramelbonbon777]

To me male ballet dancers are another level of masculinity. They're not only manly, they're *_majestic_*

[@emilyb1097]

Manjestic

[@serpentines6356]

​@@emilyb1097 Hey. Good word to pass on! 🙂

[@liztowers2058]

gay. not masculine

[@michellepollard3591]

Absolutely 💯 Agree ❤❤❤❤

[@marierocher4422]

For a man with a beautiful poise to control the dance is very difficult. Winning the artistic performance is in the next level.

[@marilynleclair3219]

My son had a friend in high school that took ballet, played the cello, played football and was on the wrestling team. You could see how the ballet experience made him able to do moves that were beyond any I’d seen before in the sports! Needless to say, he excelled in all!

[@serpentines6356]

That's a very versatile athletic guy. Good for him!

[@angieponders3844]

That's why Lynn Swann took ballet, to assist him on the gridiron and he didn't get battered near as much as other players.

[@Prieze868]

Not to mention the mental toughness it takes to defy all the other people's opinions sometimes

[@serpentines6356]

​@@angieponders3844 I remember Lynn Swann. Didn't know he took ballet, and that was why. Very interesting.

[@serpentines6356]

​@@Prieze868 Good point!

[@jlcmsw]

It’s not just artistry. It’s athletic as well. Amazing!

[@reneepierce569]

Girl you speak my words! 🥰😎 Ballet is much harder than these athletes make it seem! 👏👏🩰🩰🥰🥰😎😎

[@Alfakkin]

Very much...❤

[@clairemercier3969]

Agreed. Artists and athletes.

[@ersheri]

I was just about to say this!!

[@user-lt3yb4fm6q]

My son is dancing full time. I have put my own life totally on hold to wait outside with sportstape, proteinbars, light foods and juice for both him and his young colleagues. Most nights he can't even eat afterwards and goes straight to bed. His body has turned extremely muscular in no time. Being a sportswoman myself I think dancing is a lot harder, really. Mad respect to everyone

[@-kendoll-]

When my boyfriend and I met he told me his ex girlfriend broke up with him cuz he did ballet and then I said “You do ballet?! That’s so cool!” And the rest is historyyyyy

[@user-ti8ri6qb1l]

Я был бы рад с Ним подружиться 😀 😉

[@marilynrowland5197]

Lovely! You have the brains and wit to appreciate how hard this type of dancing is! I'm delighted that " the rest is history.." The ex broke it off. Her loss. Win, win for the two of you!

[@Uunartoq2018]

Well, I think we everyone have got different taste! Honestly, ballet should reserve only for ladies! But yeah it's 2024 nothing is possible .. right?

[@dannyadamsii427]

Her loss. Obviously, she couldn't see how awesome that was.

[@mayatara1980]

​@@Uunartoq2018what? I truly hope you're making a joke, because that's just so ridiculous. Ballet always was for everybody of any gender. Actually, many of the moves can only be performed by either male or female, so it was always about the interaction of both. Also, how do you tell the stories from ballet shows with only female characters? Dress up the girls as men? No problem in that, but why not just have male dancers who are amazing? Really lost trying to decypher your comment.

[@Colorbrush21]

There is nothing sexier than a male ballet dancer. They are not only dancers, they are athletes. They have so much grace, power, beauty and strength. They are stronger than most men. ❤

[@catherinewhite8719]

I love to watch male ballet dancers. Such grace and strength!

[@annabellecasper5279]

Dancers have what women love about men: musicality, sensitivity, strength, discipline, dedication, beauty, body control … those who say ballet is not for real men are ignorant as hell.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

It was good enough for Jean Claude Van Damme, and even the great Bruce Lee said that Ballet dancers have the best stretching regimes - Bruce himself was a former Cha Cha Champion, before his movie career took off. Would certainly explain why his movement is so powerful and graceful, just like this chap in this short. Most people are unaware of just how fit you have to be to do this, and the amount of sacrifice and training that must be endured, to be this good. Dancers typically pick up a lot of injuries too, particularly in Ballet - not so soft as it may look to the untrained eye !

[@katerinathatcher7004]

BS 🤮

[@frangy865]

Oh you are SOOOOO right!!! A lot of guys just don't use their brains to actually think about how much power, skill and precision goes into it. But those ladies in the know... know😉

[@aztekenen1]

most men will still pass due to the feminine history and nature of the art. we'll just watch the ladies, thanks.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

@@katerinathatcher7004 thicko !

[@tastx3142]

My neighbor’s son did ballet from a young age because his sisters did. He played a lot of sports and excelled in sports, crediting the ballet for some of the skills. He played football in high school and still practiced ballet but nobody ever made fun of him, at least to his face, probably because of his size and strength. He went on to play while at the Naval Academy.

[@ballasog]

If they had made a foolish remark he probably would have hurt himself laughing. I hope his parents told him not to eat all the candy in the candy store.

[@MichaelDugenia]

I'm green with envy of your son. He must have been amazing at it before he moved to sports. I would have loved to have take ballet when I was young. But at 55, it's longer possible. :-)

[@tastx3142]

@@MichaelDugenia It was actually my neighbor’s son. He was a talented athlete but was probably too muscular for ballet but did well at football and I saw him play for Navy in person and also when the games were televised. His 2 sisters were both excellent dancers and one became a professional, made it look effortless. Sadly, I can’t dance but admire those who do.

[@atarahchomah1463]

Pittsburgh Steeler receiver, Lynn Swann, credited his acrobatic catches to taking ballet.He is one of the reasons Pittsburgh won 4 superbowls in the 70's.

[@VAwitch]

Several NFL players (IIRC usually the running backs & receivers) have noted they have taken ballet to better learn how to move w/ flexibility & balance without tearing things. Shame more won't - I believe most of the best RBs & receivers are ones who've taken some form of formal dance training (or flowing-style martial arts)

[@brihmendiola4347]

The beauty in ballet is pure. The dancer is actually the soul. The body is the vehicle.

[@natalielock1379]

This is SO beautiful to watch. His sheer grace, poise, athleticism, and dance abilities will take him wherever he wants to go.

[@Akidwhodoesrandomstuff]

As a male ballet dancer I am amazed ❤ so much talent I’m gonna keep working hard to reach their level

[@embreis2257]

how long have you been at it?

[@Akidwhodoesrandomstuff]

@@embreis2257 8 years

[@Norah56s]

Bravo for you!🎉

[@carriehellyer1777]

Sending you every good wish for a happy and successful career ❤

[@AK-jt7kh]

That is awesome

[@juliehock6059]

That spin and bow at the end is brillant. My trainer always said that ballet dancers are stronger than footballers.

[@Mel-wq9wu]

Lynn Swann, before he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers back in the day, he did ballet.

[@marykotalik7161]

Ballet dancers and soccer players don't get the credit they deserve. They are amazing athletes.

[@user-rb5sh1nh9i]

И привлекательнее😂

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

you cannot compare ...this footballing. is nuts

[@ianluk8855]

This requires a lot more total athleticism than most sports. This requires a degree of control and stability that most sports don't require, which is an entire aspect of strength. I guarantee you most football players, most professional athletes even, would not be able to do this kind of stuff.

[@pat4005]

Wow, just mesmerizing. He shows how powerful, beautiful and elegant dance can be. You can feel the amazing controlled energy he has, and yet, he makes his precise movements look almost effortless and organic. A true focused professional with the heart of an artist.

[@emma_nutella58]

Male ballet dancers are the definition of slay. Not to mention they defy gravity like it’s nothing

[@devon6152]

I've heard of football coaches that require their teams to take ballet. Makes a lot of sense.

[@wandamundy1759]

Hockey coaches, as well . . .

[@lauriegladden6887]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@onemercilessming1342]

Joe Namath reportedly took ballet to strengthen leg muscles and increase agility. He did pantyhose ads, too. Rosie Greer did needlepoint to reduce stress and aid concentration.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Absolutely.

[@yamiletviloria747]

Some gymnasts as well (two hrs every other week)and they say the training is exhausting.

[@PetitHibou72]

The sheer athleticism is insane… maddest respect. 🖤

[@TheCensoredConservative]

Taking something SO diffucult and making it look effortless is a gift! Mikhail Baryshnikov 'springs' to mind! Love this. ❤️

[@SusanLynn656]

It’s about time you featured the boys! More please!

[@VickieV1333]

Yes! More males!

[@DonnaLena1]

Look at Parker’s glutes and thighs! These guys are amazing athletes, period.

[@maga6252]

What's his last name? Thanks!

[@TheMargarita1948]

I was going to comment with the same words.

[@maga6252]

@@TheMargarita1948 Parker Rozzano-Keefe #yourewelcome

[@michaelfairbairn4283]

Not to mention they spend half their working lives carrying another human being!

[@dorderre]

That's what most people don't get about ballet. They think "oh that's girls stuff", but ballet dancers (m/f/d) are actually high performance athletes. Look at this guy's glutes 😍

[@planetside11]

That was absolutely beautiful, son. Simply beautiful. Yes, boys do ballet: please dance for us who never got the chance.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

So graceful and fluid. Great balance too, amazing to watch.

[@mmcmiddlechild]

Dude does NOT miss leg-day…EVER!!!!!! ❤

[@marypasco2213]

I read somewhere, back in the 1970’s/‘80’s, some NFL football coach had his players take ballet lessons to improve their game. It worked!

[@IchBinEinNerdable]

I'm not sure about the whole team, but Lynn Swann took ballet and was an incredible wide receiver for the Steelers back in the 70s.

[@keimorgan5654]

Barry sanders did ballet too. There are still football players doing ballet now. 😊

[@aileenc363]

I definitely remember learning this when I was young, but prob cause I’m from Pittsburgh, so STILLERZ 😂

[@karenturner-wensel9536]

Vince Lombardi, coach of the Green Bay Packers!!

[@Confidentk9sCa]

Sounds like the episode from Fame in 1982.

[@paxielle]

Ballet boys: leap like a gazelle, twirl, POWER POSE

[@5050TM]

✨💪🏼✨

[@takayasweeney]

Beautiful form! We never had enough boys/men in our classes. Men are desperately needed for the art.💙💜💙

[@forgottenartform]

Sadly I think a lot of it is down to (at least from my experience growing up in the 90s / early 2000s) a lot of homophobia about men / boys showing interest in "girly" activities being synonymous with each other. I'm 31 now and I still feel anxious telling people I enjoy knitting and sewing because of it. Hopefully it'll be less of an issue in the future and people can pursue their passions freely ❤

[@mesCheerios]

knitting and sewing is heaps cool too, pure creation from just threads and lsticks! amazing. it's crazy how ppl want to gender things and then shame anything related to the "woman" category

[@forgottenartform]

@@mesCheerios they really are, plus there's so many patterns to follow - my first sewing project recently was a Gengar and I'm working on a squirtle plus knitting a practice baby blanket.

[@shinybugg9156]

All ballet dancers just make it look so effortless!

[@Sweetlyfe]

That young man is a beautiful dancer to watch, I imagine he will end up being a principal dancer if he isn’t already, he gets so much height, so athletic.

[@socaldeb]

He's awesome! I love watching people who are classically trained in ballet. I wish I was one, but hindsight is 20/20.

[@DoveGirl]

Never too late!

[@anealmatarlife]

@@DoveGirl❤

[@HaiyanMa]

Yes never too late! 🩰🩰🩰

[@mahonny24]

There are so many beginners adult dance classes out there now that are safe and non-competitive so you feel comfortable. I say go for it! It's a crazy workout too!

[@alisgrin2524]

​​@@mahonny24 Bueno, actualmente y hace 35 años también... En el año 89 en Londres, al salir de mi clase de jazz en Dance Works, vi en otra clase de ballet para adultos a una abuela muy mayor, su físico y su técnica eran admirables...

[@peonypink9149]

How utterly divine. And he makes it look easy- a true professional🌸

[@zzulm]

Graceful and strong at the same time.

[@charlesstenton4267]

The dedication, work, sweat, pain it takes to move about soo effortlessly with grace and beauty is astonishing. BRAVO!!!

[@barbaraburton8914]

It is VERY HARD WORK. I do have thighs of steel still. And I stopped doing classes after high school and I am 75. I am serious. 😮❤❤

[@Nightingale_time]

He's such a dynamic dancer. Wow.

[@gunner678]

Grace strength and beauty. Amazing talent.

[@Hadesvids384]

I’m in awe, such a beautiful dancer. He is one dedicated dancer.

[@richardcleveland8549]

A very talented lad, indeed; he makes it all look so easy and graceful. Good fortune to him, and many happy years of dancing.

[@ImmortalHDizzle]

let me just sit here in AWE of what I just witnessed... wow, he is so crisp and beautiful to watch jump and turn. soo technical!! ❤❤

[@totakikay]

Young men are the most gorgeous ballet dancers. There is gracefulness and strength in every move 🥰

[@basbleupeaunoire]

They really are. They can jump like crazy.

[@ami7mina]

They are literally like fairytale princes. Ballet men legs re so beautiful.

[@LisaMarli]

He is gorgeous. His moves are gorgeous. And those tights certainly show it off. Nuff said.

[@phoebesmith9089]

That to-the-knee lunge looks so hard! Having to go down, stay balanced, then come back up, gracefully… Bravo!

[@mcmanpa]

Every time he went down on his knee, I winced, knowing the stress on the joint of that movement; he has tremendous thigh strength to control the lunge and protect his knee from landing hard.

[@jessam4875]

It’s actually fun to watch it a few times focusing on different dancers in the back each time. Seeing which moves they don’t perfect juxtaposed against those he effortlessly performs makes it even more graceful

[@kimlee1416]

Male ballet dancers are fabulous, the way they just fly through air.

[@SwimKam]

Strength. Power. Agility. Dancers float like gymnasts.

[@cathyfesta9689]

I think this young man will go far. I enjoyed watching him!

[@neonplayer19]

Because they look both gentle and hot at same time being strong

[@sandyjamison5929]

Lynn Swan, NFL wide receiver ret., credited his ballet background for his spectacular, on-field athleticism. The man was amazing to watch when he played ❤

[@angierucinski5694]

👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo!! The strength and athleticism in these guys is amazing.

[@drjack5957]

Perfectly choreographed and beautifully executed! I always love watching classical ballet performances and music! 🩰👍🥹💕

[@free3714]

He is INSANELY GOOD damn!

[@cattailer1077]

Wow! Love the male energy, form, and power! Just magnificent💖

[@scottprice3583]

Nice fluid camerawork, beautiful music, and terrific dancing. I'd pay just to go to rehersals.

[@billsalas9643]

Ability came about through hard work. Admiration for each of you.

[@deniciadarling5611]

OOOOMGGGGGG the arrrms during the tuuurrns! Uugghh! It's so good I'm melting 😭! Pure kinetic art

[@sunrise7244]

He is perfection!!!

[@Hinatachan360]

Good gracious, his leg muscles look so toned. 😮

[@Urfav_Madi11]

The way he floats while turning!! 😮

[@Pandorash8]

My brother was a wonderful ballet dancer. I miss watching him dance. My daughter now dances and, as beautiful as the girls are, I think you can’t beat the power and grace of a great male dancer.

[@HadassahHaman]

I remember seeing an interview where an NFL coach enrolled his bumbling team into ballet classes so they could learn grace and be more in control of their body movements. As a former dancer, it's appreciated ❤

[@naomipommerel8415]

The leaps are fantastic but I really love the flourishes to finish off the moves

[@mahonny24]

Gosh he's incredible! Can't take my eyes off him!

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

He is fabulous and graceful! I danced and choreographed ballets. It's my passion! 🤎🙂

[@Elsie144k]

Their graceful masculinity combined with their strength and power is a sight to behold.

[@RestWithin]

The strength, precision and balance are beautiful and mesmerising!

[@allisonhessick27]

I have so much admiration and respect for them. It takes immense dedication.

[@jackiefox7224]

The definition of grace, power and strength. Good for him! 🇨🇦

[@musicguy20]

Every male ballet dancer is caked up with steel cheeks, the endurance they overcome must be heavy.

[@debherr1261]

Graceful strong movements, thrilling to watch. Thank you❤

[@Sunrisetosunset3]

They all did good but he really has passion for ballet. So beautiful, graceful and masculine to watch such amazing art. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift.

[@jacquelinehelgaJohnson-V-ho9ve]

This young man has an incredible future ahead! Very NICELY done!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Just a kid that wanted to fly. Glad his mom let him learn ballet. Great work.

[@JasmineNothanks]

And let’s not forget their proximity to the beautiful ladies.

[@ActSingDanceFly]

I had to rewind that first triple tour a million times to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks.

[@hiabvigano7163]

Me too!! 😅

[@aiddre8846]

I know right I think my heart skipped a beat ngl!! I went back so many times!!!! Insanity!! 😂

[@susanncarlson6708]

Rudolf Nureyev would have LOVED seeing this...and so would Vaslav Nijinsky. Astonishing technique and ability. 😲🎖️

[@janetkizer5956]

Awesome dancing. I studied ballet, as an amateur, for decades, so I know how hard this is, no matter how they make it look easy.

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

ballet needs this athleticism I love the flutter kicks

[@Spock_Rogers]

Gorgeous and athletic young man. 🌞

[@tt7762]

His lines are so graceful, clean and fine! He makes it look so easy that I'm convinced that if I get up from bed I can do the same and PERFECTLY 😂 like the audacity I have 😂😂

[@Lock484]

"Please, don't try this at home!😳😢" 😂😂😂

[@cyninbend]

I dance in my head. My body would trip, fall, and who knows what at my age, so it's best I just do it in my head. Same way I excel at Olympic sports, and all sorts of other things. I had to learn to use my brain because the body was never going to do any of it.

[@heparin123]

😂

[@kayecastleman6353]

Yes, he makes it look effortless.

[@libbykat3958]

Such strength and stamina - I feel exhausted just watching! What incredible athleticism.

[@SummerStars18]

The strength and grace of these dancers in stunning. The amount of dedication it takes to train like that, it's just amazing.

[@lionsmaine1238]

Triple tour en l'air is crazy

[@AJP1613]

Wow that’s wicked cool!! People who make fun of male ballet dancers have no idea how much work goes into it!

[@alyssaalcudia5418]

These men are needed to support ❤️😍 th Ballerina. I have seen them in competitions and of course the Nutcracker.

[@pantameowmeow.s.1149]

Just watching the faces and ill attempts of the other students is priceless! I watch this video often, I love it.

[@kristenbossert]

WOW! It takes a lot of strength and poise to do those moves!

[@jamyaivory9403]

I luv when boys do ballet or any time of dance!! They look amazing and I feel like when they do ballet they look so graceful and as a dancer myself, I luv it ❤❤ don’t give up!

[@Carnicrazy]

As graceful and strong as Rudolf Nureyev in his youth. Bravo to this beautiful young man. Belisimo!

[@julie6092]

W O W !!! I could seriously watch male ballerinas (?) all day! The power they have is just amazing to me. 👏👏👏

[@Ktakahashi18]

So they can effortlessly look EPIC!

[@etcetera662]

Nothing really compares to the feeling of performing this variation in particular. Y'all have got me kinda missing it now...

[@norabea3552]

The leaps, twirls are all so powerfully executed. His quad muscles…!? So Impressive. 😳

[@NaTeesha85]

Parker is always stunningly fluid and gorgeous, I could cry

[@adamb7088]

The coordination between mind and body is totally amazing. Absolutely beautiful. If I tried that I'd look like a sac of potatoes someone threw from a bridge.

[@ronaldmarcum5378]

How magnificent are these boys! Beautiful!!

[@MissCaraMint]

Graceful as fuck. So much power and confidence too.

[@EmmaWouters28]

The guy in the front dances soooo beautiful!

[@user-dc2lq2bz8e]

Вот она мужская красота, помешанная на силе, грации, ловкости, пластики достойной великого Родена...Мой респект !))))

[@laurasharp593]

How impressive! Such strength and refinement. Love to watch him dance duo with Amber.

[@FAFO4wisdom]

His cadence and posture are exquisite, and there's a lot to say about his masculinity, not a shred of femininity in his performance. Brilliant. Years of discipline are very evident here. Bravo!

[@oscarrene1684]

When You combine aesthetics with athletics You get a male ballet dancer. Absolutlely amazing!

[@dancingheart6224]

Yes! I was a ballet student for about 5 years from middle school to high school, and when people wonder how I enjoy ballet so much despite not getting to pointe level (I'm a woman), it's because men show me how fun dance can be without pointe shoes, so I don't long for pointe shoes! P.S. I still take classes as an adult after a hiatus (financial issues + my old studio shut down after high school but I moved and I'm able to pay now 😊 Do what you love!)

[@javiermiranda5769]

Sorry for the dumb question, but I’m ignorant in the subject: men don’t do pointe shoes for biological reasons or because of rules of the dance?

[@djlivvy46]

​@@javiermiranda5769- I think their weight would make it more difficult? It's very hard on the feet even for the female dancers.

[@deffdefying4803]

@@javiermiranda5769 i wouldn't be surprised if pointe shoes were women-only due to societal expectations of femininity and masculinity at the time they were invented, and then just were never changed.