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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
What’s Next? Addressing the Mental and Physical Consequences of Dance-Related Trauma
The hypersexualization of children’s dance is now a well-recognized issue. Yet as these issues are beginning to be addressed, the trauma incurred by victims often
Effects of Hypersexualization on Mental Health
As the founder and executive director of Dance for Life Suicide Prevention & Mental Health nonprofit since 2018 and a retired dance studio owner for
The 2025 SHAPE of Movement: health.moves.minds
2025 is the year that DA:NCE continues to initiate a focus on the traumatic outcomes for harmful children’s DA:NCE. Most adults are still unaware of
NRB 2025: First Glimpse
By Marlita Hill From February 23-28, the DA:NCE team went to the National Radio Broadcasters conference in Grapevine, TX. Billed as the “world’s largest gathering
A Bouquet of Dance Organizations to Love
This February we celebrated Valentine’s Day around a bouquet of dance organizations dedicated to protecting children. Their fragrance is a celebration of values. I’ll start
DA:NCE Newsletter – January 2025
View this email in your browser DA:NCE Newsletter – January 2025 ‘Healthy DA:NCE Showcase’: New Ideas Become 2 Ideas We’re thrilled to share our
Australia’s Stance On Child Exploitation In Dance
The sexualisation of children in dance is an issue that has been growing exponentially in Western culture. The lack of regulation, combined with the influence