page_title: Western stereotype of the male ballet dancer
hierarchical_section_title: Western stereotype of the male ballet dancer
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Boris Nebyla bei einem Photoshooting
context_page_description: During the 15th century, ballet was a way to show a person's position in society. Since the early 19th century, the western world has adopted a view of male ballet dancers, or danseurs as weak, effeminate or homosexual. Through gender expectations and performance, male ballet dancers combat the stereotypes that surround them. Through education and media exposure, the stereotypes about male ballet dancers lead to changes in perception.
context_section_description: During the 15th century, ballet was a way to show a person's position in society. Since the early 19th century, the western world has adopted a view of male ballet dancers, or danseurs as weak, effeminate or homosexual. Through gender expectations and performance, male ballet dancers combat the stereotypes that surround them. Through education and media exposure, the stereotypes about male ballet dancers lead to changes in perception.
caption: Male ballet dancers are often expected to focus on power in their dancing technique
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