Nigel Lythgoe, 'So You Think You Can Dance' Producer, Talks Gay Stereotypes Of Male Dancers

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"So You Think You Can Dance" producer Nigel Lythgoe spoke at length about the reluctance many British and American men have toward dancing, noting it was connected to existing stereotypes about professional male dancers.

"It's not really accepted that guys dance, for some reason," Lythgoe noted. "Especially when you put on a pair of tights and do ballet ... if you're a dancer, you're a homosexual. In this day and age, what the hell? Why should you be labeled in anything that you do?"

Lythgoe seemed optimistic about the future generations of male dancers, however, noting he'd seen an increase in the number of fathers who applauded their sons for their achievements in dance.

To watch the full interview with Lythgoe, click here.

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Taylor Swift flaunts legs in Shorts in the dance of the Capital of summer (photo)

Taylor Swift is obviously in the short shorts this season.

23 Years flaunted her long legs in black shorts walking the red carpet at the ball of summer 2013 Capital in London today (June 9). "Red" singer looked beautiful as she prepared for their performance at Wembley Arena.

Backstage at Wembley Stadium, eating sweets, waiting to play later - stoked for tonight! #CapitalSTB

-Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) 09 June 2013

SWIFT has recently been a fan of the look of hot pants, she was only spotted rocking a pair at the CMT awards.

Check out a look and starts its Capital Summertime Ball outfit then:

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