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Written By Kate Rice TRIGGER WARNING: mention of 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,

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

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...

“On average professional female ballet dancers weigh more than 20% below the average weight for their height” Does this shock you?