It’s a tired stereotype that all male ballet dancers are gay. (Heck, it’s even the plot of the 2000 coming-of-age dramedy Billy Elliot). But James B. Whiteside is using his platform to show the true complexity, challenges and satisfaction he has experienced professional ballet dancer. He currently works as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre.“The art form is so delicate and beautiful, and people are afraid of it,” the 37-year-old dancer said. “I don’t think people understand the rigor involved in classical ballet. Our job is to make it look effortless, but the reality is, it’s...…It’s a tired stereotype that all male ballet dancers are gay. (Heck, it’s even the plot of the 2000 coming-of-age dramedy Billy Elliot). But James B. Whiteside is using his platform to show the true complexity, challenges and satisfaction he has experienced professional ballet dancer. He currently works as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre.“The art form is so delicate and beautiful, and people are afraid of it,” the 37-year-old dancer said. “I don’t think people understand the rigor involved in classical ballet. Our job is to make it look effortless, but the reality is, it’s...WW…