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When I was a kid, I watched girls doing ballet in their pastel pink leotards with matching skirts, ballet shoes, and pantyhose.
Back then, with a very fertile imagination, I sometimes imagined myself wearing that outfit and not wanting to wear it. Today, I confess my curiosity about wanting to know what it's like to wear one of those outfits.
Of course, many boys/men do ballet and there are male ballet costumes. Still, ballet is mostly seen as feminine, not only historically, but with most of those who practice being female.
There are several styles and colors of ballet attire: lace tights, printed, colorful, etc. I would prefer the all-pink girlie style. I would make me feel as if I were a princess.
But if there's anything as interesting as wearing a ballet uniform, it might be…actually practicing it?
An hour-long ballet class has been estimated to burn around 400 calories - an amount greater than that of taking part in hour-long activities such as American Football, yoga, volleyball, and Pilates. Ballet is a physical activity that burns calories and exercises the body, increasing one's physical resistance and can help with losing weight.
So… in addition to practicing your femininity, you are engaged in physical activity. For a proper experience, besides the costume, you'll need to have a ballet barre. There are several tutorials on the internet on how to make your own ballet bar.
You can research and watch multiple videos with ballet class instruction. The pandemic has advanced virtual classes, including ballet classes. Ballet teachers earn money by teaching online classes to students thousands of miles away.
Rarer than men who dance ballet (with men's attire) are crossdressers who dance ballet. It is a gap that can and must be filled. Many complain about the taboo of men who do ballet, but it is precisely because ballet is a predominantly female activity that it can be very attractive to crossdressers, who can have fun with the hobby, practice physical activity and exercise their femininity with a typically female activity. And all while wearing a beautiful feminine ballet costume.
Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we could have ballet teachers be open to teaching crossdressers either individually (at a distance or in-person) or in groups? Maybe there already are, but if not, wouldn't it be interesting to have ballet groups with only crossdressers…
It would also be interesting to have womanless ballet shows, such as they have Womanless Beauty Pageants.
Crossdressing allows opening doors to different worlds of the feminine universe.
Everything will someday depend on our curiosity and not only on our willingness to experience each new opportunity but on the world becoming a place where we can do so.
- Have you ever wanted to try on a female ballet costume?
- Have you ever wanted to train / dance ballet?
- Did reading this article make you want it?
I'm looking forward to the answers
Sincerely,
Marie Claire
@marieclaire2 Thank you for the insightful article. I found ballet one of many physical disciplines that helped me in so many aspects of my life. In my younger days at the same time I was discovering the Gracie in me I was still struggling with maintaining a macho facade. As such in addition to my high school and college athletic endeavors (Soccer and baseball) I became involved, first with boxing via the Turners in North Jersey and the Golden Gloves program, as well later on as a practitioner of JKD and Thai kickboxing. In that capacity I found the flexibility and fluidity that ballet enhanced, helped me to think out side the box, in terms of both positioning (stance) and body movement, which ballet helped incorporate quite helpful. At one point I was a student of one of the sensei's (Larry Hartsell) that Bruce Lee taught, albeit I never had the chance to meet Lee himself. The more important thing that I took from that whole experience, was the confidence that the combination of boxing and ballet engendered in me to be who I wanted to be in my life. As such while I eventually forsook the aggressive nature that mixed martial arts engendered in me, ballet nevertheless has remained a bulwark in many aspects of my life. I eventually blossomed into more of the effeminate submissive type thanks to a wife, who saw through my macho facade, which led to my going from an A type aggressive personality in the 80's as a corporate CEO, to spending the major portion of my working career in such varied professions as dinner waitress, office secretary (to a woman who once was employed under me, as well as several decades as a very submissive domestic. All of which saw me go from uber machismo to rendering me emotionally and psychologicaly incapable of perceiving myself as ever being manly, albeit thanks to ballet, among other broadening changes that I allowed in my life, ones that most men might consider an anathema, I have always been comfortable in my own skin regardless if I was in the ring or going to the market in one of my domestic uniforms. As such I would offer the observation that at the end of my martial arts career I wore a pleated short skirt over my jock strap, replete with lipstick, in my last three matches, two of which I won. To wit I would accredit part of my victories to the confusion and subsequent false bravado that my appearance, including blowing them kisses prior to those matches, instilled in my opponents. I'm guessing this isn't a typical enhancement that ballet has brought to most participants lives, however I thought you might get a chuckle, and hopefully a mutual sense of pride in as well. As a side note, while some of today's trans and gender varied persons seek acceptance and validation by competing in female sports, I still take pride in competing against those of my birthed gender, regardless of the situation or circumstances, by forcing them as best I can to accept that gurls and sissies can be their equal, even if we would rather see ourselves in a more feminine light. I am hoping that this perspective will not offend you or others, nevertheless please note that my life has been one dedicated to projecting the right and ability to live life as one sees fit, just as I have for the great majority of my own, and to that end ballet, much the same as apron enhanced curtsies to my bettors, has played a role in my being able to project my true inner self, regardless of others spurning me as a lowly nothing. As such my motto remains the same, as it has throughout all the subsequent years that have seen the emasculation of my psychological, emotional and physical self, both by myself (willingly at times), as well as the belittling actions of others who considered me unworthy, which is: I embrace my life of soft frilly dresses and permed curly tresses, with curtsies of respect for everyone I have met along the way. Respectfully and appreciatively yours, gracie.
@marieclaire2 I would love to go to barre workouts in the proper attire. That would be so much fun, although it would take a long time for me to be flexible enough.
Hi Marie. Oh what a lovely thought to be a ballerina. I would love to do that and wear such a beautiful outfit but sadly I have 2 left feet.
As a young boy I use to accompany a friend of mine to her ballet classes once in awhile. I always want to wear the leotard, tights and a tutu. Thought they were just oh so cute. I remember watching movies like the “red shoes”, and “can’t take it with you” (Just to watch Ann Miller dance). For years I dreamed of wearing them but alas I never did…paradise lost.
Marie, this sound interesting, something I think I might like to try. BUT if I do I would need to do it soon. At my age of 67 and the pains and stiffness in my body it may not be that easy. BUT it would be fun to try.
Cassie
Marie, this sound interesting, something I think I might like to try. BUT if I do I would need to do it soon. At my age of 67 and the pains and stiffness in my body it may not be that easy. BUT it would be fun to try.
Cassie
Any form of dance is "just to hard" for me. Never had any rhythm below the waist and nevr will. I'm also well into my 70's with a bad back and arthritic knees..
So "no go".
Caty.
Any form of dance is "just to hard" for me. Never had any rhythm below the waist and nevr will. I'm also well into my 70's with a bad back and arthritic knees..
So "no go".
Caty.
Hi Marie,
I love your idea, I was thinking about yoga but ballet would be much more fun. Thanks for the post!!! Brooke
Hi Marie,
I love your idea, I was thinking about yoga but ballet would be much more fun. Thanks for the post!!! Brooke
Well, Marie, at 75 y/o, this ol’ lady’s dancin’ days are over! So, even if I wanted to learn the ballet, my balance is shot, and my joints are as rusted as the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. Forget about getting up on pointe – I couldn’t do that when I was 20!
However, I’ve had an appreciation for classical ballet most of my adult life, thanks to my (now ex-) wife. For many years, I was married to a dancer who eventually opened her own studio. I never missed one of her performances or recitals. She mounted her own Nutcracker each year at Christmas, and I had a front-row seat. Every year.
But, for all those years, I can’t say I ever had any desire to crossdress in ballet attire and learn to dance. However, after reading your article, I now wish I could ask my ex if she ever had a MtF crossdresser sign up for class. I assume not, because believe me, I would remember something like that! She did have a few transient male students, gay and straight, who took class -- that I remember. She was LGBTQ friendly even before the term existed, but I now wonder if she would’ve admitted and taught a CD who insisted on taking class dressed femme and wanted to perform female roles in recitals and performances.
As to “womanless ballet shows” similar to the Womanless Beauty Pageants, let me say, it’s been done! Check out “Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo”. True, they’re more a comedic mockery of the ballet than a real ballet company, but these “girls” can DANCE! You can find some of their videos on youtube, and they’re really a hoot! But these dancers put to rest forever the question, “can a man ever dance on pointe?”. And they can execute a grand jeté equal to many female principals!
Anyway, in the 21st century, I want to believe that out there somewhere, there is a young non-transitioning crossdresser taking class en femme at some local ballet school. I would love to see her perform.
-- Camryn Occasionnel
Well, Marie, at 75 y/o, this ol’ lady’s dancin’ days are over! So, even if I wanted to learn the ballet, my balance is shot, and my joints are as rusted as the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. Forget about getting up on pointe – I couldn’t do that when I was 20!
However, I’ve had an appreciation for classical ballet most of my adult life, thanks to my (now ex-) wife. For many years, I was married to a dancer who eventually opened her own studio. I never missed one of her performances or recitals. She mounted her own Nutcracker each year at Christmas, and I had a front-row seat. Every year.
But, for all those years, I can’t say I ever had any desire to crossdress in ballet attire and learn to dance. However, after reading your article, I now wish I could ask my ex if she ever had a MtF crossdresser sign up for class. I assume not, because believe me, I would remember something like that! She did have a few transient male students, gay and straight, who took class -- that I remember. She was LGBTQ friendly even before the term existed, but I now wonder if she would’ve admitted and taught a CD who insisted on taking class dressed femme and wanted to perform female roles in recitals and performances.
As to “womanless ballet shows” similar to the Womanless Beauty Pageants, let me say, it’s been done! Check out “Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo”. True, they’re more a comedic mockery of the ballet than a real ballet company, but these “girls” can DANCE! You can find some of their videos on youtube, and they’re really a hoot! But these dancers put to rest forever the question, “can a man ever dance on pointe?”. And they can execute a grand jeté equal to many female principals!
Anyway, in the 21st century, I want to believe that out there somewhere, there is a young non-transitioning crossdresser taking class en femme at some local ballet school. I would love to see her perform.
-- Camryn Occasionnel
I had a single experience with ballet as a 10 y.o. boy, which I may have commented on a few times in the forums.
It involved a cub scout play in the late 1950s, and our group was required to dress in authentic ballet attire from head to foot and
learn how to dance ballet. The ballet outfits were borrowed from a local dance school, as was an instructor from the same school.
If I recall, my mother and I went to a designated local store to purchase certain personal clothing items. I am thinking panties, etc. This was the 50s, boys were not supposed to be fitted for
female clothing, thus the designated store. The sales lady was
doing ok with us, until I informed her I was well acquainted with
female clothing, since I had been wearing it since I was five years
old.
Of course, our ballet attire was pink, if I recall, head to foot. I recall the pretty pink ribbon especially from the ballet shoes that
wrapped around the lower legs. The sound of the chiffon outfit was intoxicating! They used a combination of skilled mothers and a few make up pros to do our make up for each show, and we looked fabulous!
We did about a dozen shows over a period of several weeks, and I hated to see it end, when we could no longer wear those gorgeous pretty ballet outfits. Most of the boys could care less, and were glad to get out of the clothing as soon as they could, but I recall there were about three of us who just wanted to leave those outfits on as long as we could.
There was one boy who was an intruder, and I bet he was a cross dresser. He was not part of our group and had not rehearsed or trained with us. His father was a big shot scout executive and had enough influence to push the boy one time into one of our shows, just so the boy could dress up in a ballet outfit. The kid messed up the show that night!
Oh! The act? It was hilarious! The curtain opens, and the audience sees the back side of a football team huddling at half time under their jackets and football gear. (It was really us ballerinas hiding under the jackets) The coach is pacing up and
down, giving a pep talk, then says ok, go get them, and we burst
out from under the jackets. No burly football players, just a bunch
of pretty ballerinas come out dancing!
That was my one and only ballet experience.
I had a single experience with ballet as a 10 y.o. boy, which I may have commented on a few times in the forums.
It involved a cub scout play in the late 1950s, and our group was required to dress in authentic ballet attire from head to foot and
learn how to dance ballet. The ballet outfits were borrowed from a local dance school, as was an instructor from the same school.
If I recall, my mother and I went to a designated local store to purchase certain personal clothing items. I am thinking panties, etc. This was the 50s, boys were not supposed to be fitted for
female clothing, thus the designated store. The sales lady was
doing ok with us, until I informed her I was well acquainted with
female clothing, since I had been wearing it since I was five years
old.
Of course, our ballet attire was pink, if I recall, head to foot. I recall the pretty pink ribbon especially from the ballet shoes that
wrapped around the lower legs. The sound of the chiffon outfit was intoxicating! They used a combination of skilled mothers and a few make up pros to do our make up for each show, and we looked fabulous!
We did about a dozen shows over a period of several weeks, and I hated to see it end, when we could no longer wear those gorgeous pretty ballet outfits. Most of the boys could care less, and were glad to get out of the clothing as soon as they could, but I recall there were about three of us who just wanted to leave those outfits on as long as we could.
There was one boy who was an intruder, and I bet he was a cross dresser. He was not part of our group and had not rehearsed or trained with us. His father was a big shot scout executive and had enough influence to push the boy one time into one of our shows, just so the boy could dress up in a ballet outfit. The kid messed up the show that night!
Oh! The act? It was hilarious! The curtain opens, and the audience sees the back side of a football team huddling at half time under their jackets and football gear. (It was really us ballerinas hiding under the jackets) The coach is pacing up and
down, giving a pep talk, then says ok, go get them, and we burst
out from under the jackets. No burly football players, just a bunch
of pretty ballerinas come out dancing!
That was my one and only ballet experience.
This has been a fantasy of mine too. Check out the trocks, or trockederos. They're an all male ballet troupe. Great dancers with a touch of humor. They embody everything crossdressing is for me; breaking boundaries, beauty, and fun.
This has been a fantasy of mine too. Check out the trocks, or trockederos. They're an all male ballet troupe. Great dancers with a touch of humor. They embody everything crossdressing is for me; breaking boundaries, beauty, and fun.
