Dance and the Child International Conference(daCi) 2022
I consistently say that the solution to harmful dance is healthy dance. Today is special because I get to back up that claim and introduce you to a wonderful dance organization: daCi(dance for the child
‘Share Your DA:NCE Story’ Interviews Begin
Several weeks ago an article came out on several news outlets about current abuse in children’s dance. I'd advise you to get some tissues out while you take a few minutes to read it. It's
DA:NCE Newsletter – May 2022
DA:NCE Newsletter - May 2022 Introducing ‘She Loves to Move’ an Original Song for DA:NCE Steve SilerOne of my favorite pictures of my daughter was taken at a dance studio when she was four years old.
Purpose Driven Dance
From my earliest memories, dance has been a source of great joy and delight for me. My parents enjoyed ballroom dancing and so they were happy to encourage my interest. I began to dance at
Texarkana Dance Academy
This month DA:NCE wants to introduce healthy dance studio Texarkana Dance Academy. They are located in Wake Village, Texas, a suburb of Texarkana, Texas. All of their dance instructors are certified by the Youth Protection
Unregulated VS Educated
Training dancers is a responsibility and a privilege. Our industry is an unregulated one at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we have to be uneducated. Dance is magical and as teachers we are entrusted
Introducing ‘She Loves to Move’ an Original Song for DA:NCE by Steve Siler
One of my favorite pictures of my daughter was taken at a dance studio when she was four years old. She is wearing a black leotard with a short green ballet skirt. Her
It’s about time: DA:NCE attends CAHPERD & NRB Conferences in person
The CAHPERD (California Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) and NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) conferences were more than good. DA:NCE had an incredible response to our presentations, exhibits, and interviews. The best ever. And
A History of DA:NCE: healthy, educational children’s dance to harmful, hypersexualized children’s dance
“There has been a cultural shift from healthy, educational children’s dance to harmful, hypersexualized children’s dance at younger and younger ages. The art of children’s dance has been high-jacked.” Mary Bawden was a little girl
DA:NCE Newsletter – January 2022
DA:NCE Newsletter - January 2022 A Short Story for DA:NCE by Mary BawdenStories encapsulate knowledge and are lived-out experiences from the past, present and future. They help us make sense of the world, give us
Voices Against Trafficking Releases First Book
Impeccable Research, Moving Testimonials, A Powerful Call for Collective Action Washington, DC. Voices Against Trafficking – The Strength of Many Voices Speaking As One compiles insights, stories, and frontline knowledge from trafficking survivors, human rights
From Tap Dance to Lap Dance – My Story of Exploitative Dance
From a very young age, I wanted to be a performer - a singer, a ballerina, a dancer, a star. I began at 4 years old in a tap-dancing class - we wore adorable little