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Written By Terry Hyde Content note: This article discusses body image in dance but does not include weight, dieting, or eating disorder details. The power of writing things down When dancers write to their bodies, something powerful happens. Words on a page can give voice to feelings that are hard to say aloud. They can carry gratitude, frustration, or even apology. Most of all, they open a space for honesty. Letter-writing is one of the tools Hungry 2 Dance used in their res

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. 

Here are five everyday ways parents can support their child’s body confidence.

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:

-A guest blog by Terry Hyde MA MBACP Content note: This article mentions stress and comparison in auditions but does not include detailed discussion of eating disorders or self-harm. The audition rollercoaster Auditions can feel like standing at the top of a rollercoaster. Your stomach flips, your mind races, and suddenly the combinations you know inside out feel shaky. These reactions are normal. They are your brain’s stress system gearing up for a challenge. In my work wit

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...