I’m incredibly grateful I get to do what I love for a living everyday. Starting at age 9, dance has immensely helped me express myself through the darkest of times in my life and has shaped me into the person I am today. No one should ever be bullied for pursuing their passion and it deeply saddens me to see that television hosts and shows think it’s okay to laugh at and make someone feel bad about what they love to do. • • • @lara.spencer and everyone at @goodmorningamerica, I strongly encourage you to come see us here at @joffreyballet or any professional ballet company perform and show you what we do is not a joke nor should it be ridiculed towards any child who wants to learn. Dance is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers as it teaches discipline, dedication, and self-confidence among many other important traits. I wouldn’t ever trade my experiences of dancing and performing for anything in the world! • • • @princegeorgecharlottelouis Prince George, don’t listen to what these ignorant people who have probably never danced a step in their lives say. Like most boys who want to dance in America, I was made fun of and called names by classmates when I first started. Just ignore their comments and continue pursuing your passion! All of us in the dance community are with you! You are the master of your fate and life, it can never be ruled by the words of anyone, especially by those who try to bring you down 🙆🏻♂️🕺🏻❤️ • • • 1st Photo: My first solo ever, tap shoes, magic cane, and 10 year old me. 2nd Photo: 📸 by @chippercentral and tights made by @mseamapparel. 3rd Photo: Myself and the men at Joffrey Ballet performing Jerome Robbin’s infectiously fun ballet “Glass Pieces”. 📸 by @cherylmannphoto. #boysdancetoo #menofballet #ilovemyjob #ballet #dance #joffreyballet #performance #art #worldwideballet #worldballetproject #battement #jump #menintights #JeromeRobbins #GlassPieces #peterhinsdale #mseamapparel #Chicago #competitionkid #oversizedtuxedo (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jZhZqg-oX/?igshid=ti6r81q7ye5r
