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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. 

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:

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...

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. 

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