Timothée Chalamet's comments about ballet and opera were met with backlash from ballet artists worldwide, who believe the art form is still alive and widely loved. Ballet artists around the world defended the art, with one Russian dancer posting a video of someone removing a Marty Supreme poster to reveal a poster promoting a performance of Swan Lake. The criticism was part of a broader context of disparagement and dismissal of ballet in the US, where it is lacking state resources and a lack of respect. The cost of ballet education is also a significant investment, with many parents investing over $100 for their children's shoes, costumes, or competition fees. Ballets' rigid gender binary and rigid gender roles create problems, particularly for those who simply want to perform for fun.