Hello dance friends. Male dancers can be an afterthought at competitions — specifically when it comes to dressing room accommodations. Today I share some frustrating real-life experiences my son and I navigated, from inadequate and unmarked changing spaces to locked doors mid-costume-change. I also recount a particularly painful moment when my son was left out of a final pre-performance rehearsal — and the team's response made it even worse.
DOAD #18: Dressing room debacles
Remember that boys need dressing room space too!
Mar 12, 2026
Dad of a Dancer
A dad’s perspective on raising a teen dancer — and figuring out how to support him in spaces where males are often the minority.
A dad’s perspective on raising a teen dancer — and figuring out how to support him in spaces where males are often the minority.Listen on
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