Dancers Are Still Trying To Break Down Gender Stereotypes In Ballet

Ashton Edwards, an 18-year-old student at the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Professional Division, got tired of studying for and dancing “male roles.” Last year, the dancer said was ready to go after something else – en pointe work. Peter Boal, the ballet’s artistic director: “Ballet can be a little bit slow. We said, ‘Why not? Lead us and we will work with you.’ ” – NPR

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