In the year 2019, you'd think we'd be beyond shaming or making fun of kids for the activities or things that bring them joy. They're kids! The only thing we should be doing is ENCOURAGING them to follow their bliss and do whatever makes their heart smile. Alas, as Lara Spencer from Good Morning, America demonstrated on-air last week, we still have so much work to do. Now, she's on the receiving end of quite a bit of blow back for her insensitive and shaming comments. Boys can dance, too, Lara! Quite well, actually!

Spencer was reporting on Prince George's hectic school curriculum. When she got to ballet, which the little royal is taking for the second year, Spencer paused and a smirk on her face, and her co-hosts and the audience could be heard laughing in the background. As photos of George in ballet class flashed across the screen, Spencer said, "Prince William says George absolutely loves ballet. I have news for you Prince William: We’ll see how long that lasts". Thankfully, the arts community (and really anyone who understands that boys and girls can do whatever they want) was quick to call her out on her dancer-shaming.

Travis Wall, one of the best choreographers and dancers in the business, responded with a video and hashtag, #boysdancetoo.

Derek Hough, professional dance and actor and former star of Dancing with the Stars, also took to Instagram to express his disappointment over Spencer's comments. It can be so hard for young boys to feel comfortable enough to pursue dance, and her comments are exactly the reason why. Lara Spencer eventually posted an apology on her Instagram account.

But for a lot of people, her apology was insensitive and didn't do enough to make up for her comments on the show. There is already such a stigma surrounding young boys choosing activities that are typically "feminine", like dance. But the dance community is full of amazing male athletes and incredibly talented male dancers who never would have pursued their dreams had they listened to people like Lara Spencer.

Hopefully, Lara Spencer learned a valuable lesson here - it's not your place to shame or bully a young child because they love something you don't feel like they should. And we really, really hope Prince George continues his studies in ballet and other forms of dance! There's nothing more fitting than a child doing something they love.

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