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Written By Kate Rice TRIGGER WARNING: disordered eating When asked to write a blog on my experience with dance and body image - I was like, how on earth do I stop myself yapping forever about this. There is just so much to say, positive and negative. So here is a not-so-short, but also not-so-long overview of some of my experience (because everything is just so multi-faceted and complex). I hope for some, it makes you feel less alone in your worries and concerns, and for othe

Written by: Ariana Stănescu Trigger Warning: This text discusses body image, mental health, and personal challenges related to dance When...

Photography: Magda K Dance, for me, was a really positive experience- from when I started at age 4, until aged 18 when I left my local...

Young people are suffering from negative body image at shocking rates from as young as 4 years old. Young people's body image will affect their mental health, physical health, self-esteem and even their academic achievement. Here are five easy and effective ways to promote body positivity in your classroom:

We know that negative body image or ‘body dissatisfaction’ can result in unhealthy and risk taking behaviours. But what is the link between body image and inactivity?

Alright, let's get real for a second. If you've ever stood in front of a dance studio mirror, caught a glimpse of yourself mid-leap, and thought "Is that what I look like?", this one's for you. 

One of our biggest pieces of advice, is to encourage young people to follow social media accounts of people with diverse body types...

‘It’s not a diet, it’s a healthy lifestyle’ Do you regularly think about your next ‘treat’? Do you feel guilty if you don’t follow your...

Information from: National Eating Disorders collaboration, Integris Health "Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that...

How to start improving your body image and moving towards body acceptance, for children and teenagers in 5 simple steps.