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What I Wish I Knew About Children’s Dance: Navigating the Line Between Developing Talent and Harmful Hypersexualization
The world of dance is so varied and offers incredible chances for creativity, physical health, confidence, and talent development when approached in a healthy, age-appropriate
Pegasus Dance Studios
Pegasus Dance Studios is a dynamic dance studio located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1986, they provide high-quality instruction that emphasizes skills growth, as
Reclaiming wholesome artistry: What Small-Town Saskatchewan Taught Me About the Future of Competitive Dance
The competitive dance industry is increasingly shifting towards more hypersexualized routines, mature themes, and a “win-at-all-costs” mentality. However, stepping into a competitive dance festival in
Let Kids Be Kids on Stage – A Dance Dad’s Perspective
I didn’t grow up in the dance world. I just became a dad with a daughter who fell in love with it, and suddenly I
2026 DA:NCE Leslie Scott Zanovitch Trailblazer Award Finalists
DA:NCE is pleased to recognize three finalists for the 2026 DA:NCE Leslie Scott Zanovitch Trailblazer Award for their advocacy in promoting safe, healthy dance training
DA:NCE Newsletter – June 2026
The DA:NCE Leslie Scott Zanovitch Trailblazer Award honors individuals who boldly and consistently champion children’s safety in dance by advocating and supporting age-appropriate choreography, costumes, and music for children.
An Evening That Changed the Conversation
by George Frimpong Boateng, Director of DA:NCE Development & Field Outreach On July 24, something remarkable happened in Redlands. As the sun began to slowly
Just Getting Started: 10 Years of Fighting for Age-Appropriate Children’s Dance
When DA:NCE Awareness was founded in 2016, few could have imagined how far our work would travel. Ten years later, we have shared the DA:NCE
Grace Dance Ltd
DA:NCE has the pleasure of introducing Healthy Dance Studio Grace Dance Ltd. Their dance studio is located in Worthing, West Sussex in the United Kingdom.
The Moment Competitive Dance Must Face: From my POV — Sophia Lucia’s Bravery and the ICDR’S No Cost Path to Media Safety
For over 25 years, I’ve lived inside the world of competitive dance. On stage, on the microphone or behind the judging table. Backstage with teachers
How Children’s Dance Unfolds: Age-Appropriateness or Leading to Hypersexualization
Early Memories of Dance My earliest experiences of dance occurred around age 7 which was incredibly pleasant: my family enrolled me in a lyrical and
The Responsibility We Carry: Teaching Dance with Care and Intention
The beliefs, mission, and values behind DA:NCE are rooted in what many of us would consider foundational and common sense—respect, care, and a genuine commitment