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DA:NCE Newsletter – September 2025
I wrote an article about the hypersexualization of children in dance that was released by a scholarly publication in May 2025 from ‘Dignity Magazine’. The title? ‘The Shift in Children’s Dance: From a Culture of Innocence to a Battlefield of Hypersexualization’.
Healthy Versus Harmful Dance Environments: Stopping Harm and Supporting Joy Through Effective Challenges
How can we ensure as teachers that we create healthy environments for young dancers who want to dance as a professional career? I believe that
Taking Child Safety Centre Stage: A Call to Transform Dance Education in Australia
Childhood is intended to be a period of curiosity, play, and paced growth – yet for many youth today, that season is narrowing. For those
Atkinson Dance Academy
One of the goals of the DA:NCE is to highlight organizations we feel embody healthy dance. DA:NCE is pleased to highlight our featured Healthy Dance
Who’s Protecting Our Kids in Dance?
Who’s Protecting Our Kids in Dance?Raising the Standard: Safe Dance for Every Child Introduction Unlike industries such as film, sports, and early education — each
Calling all Creators – Join the DA:NCE Reel Challenge!
Speak Up. Share Your Story. Help Protect Kids in Dance. DA:NCE Awareness is excited to launch our first ever Social Media Video Challenge — a
A Brief Beat
In 2005, dance in American reality television birthed a new era of dance awareness with So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) and Dancing with
A Big Deal: DA:NCE into Dignity
It’s ‘A Big Deal.’ I wrote an article about the hypersexualization of children in dance that was released by a scholarly publication in May 2025
How Mindfulness Practices Can Empower and Protect Young Dancers
The book “Mindful Rigor”™ delves into the integration of mindfulness practices within the realm of dance training, emphasizing the holistic development of dancers of all ages.
Dancing Toward Connection: Protecting the Joy of Movement
Dance is a beautiful and healthy form of self-expression for both children and adults. It helps us build coordination, confidence, and connection with others. It
J’Adore Dance Canada
One of the goals of the DA:NCE is to highlight organizations we feel embody healthy dance. J’Adore Dance is a YPAD certified studio located in