The Ballet Boy

“In addition to the skills and high profile Ja’ Malik brings with him to Madison, he also possesses a wealth of knowledge about how to support boys, especially boys of color, who are interested in learning ballet. For years at Ballet Boys he worked to eliminate the obstacles preventing boys from training to dance and to support families who are trying to empower their children who want to learn ballet. From the socioeconomic barriers to combating gender norms that still inhibit boys from expressing themselves through movement and dance, Ja’ Malik learned it all the hard way and wants to make it easier for others.”

Read the full article by Karen Wolf here.