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She wrote me because she was a concerned parent. “My daughter got invited to try out for the (dance) competition team, made it, became captain of the team, and was doing amazing things. Then I
AND THEN…. A Personal Invitation for ‘She Loves to Move’
It’s time to restore the wonder of childhood dance! "DA:NCE Awareness invites everyone - from choreographers and dance studios to individuals, families and groups of any size - to choreograph the song ‘She Loves to
Dance Newsletter – September 2022
DA:NCE Newsletter - September 2022 Announcing the $5,000 Call for Choreography for ‘She Loves to Move’Could your organization use $5000? How much of a difference for good would that make? And what if that money was
Scripps Performing Arts Academy
DA:NCE advocates for healthy dance and has selected Scripps Performing Arts Academy (Scripps) to feature as our healthy dance studio of the month. Scripps was founded in San Diego, California in 1987. They focus on
The Danger of “Stranger Danger” – How to Holistically Protect Your Kids Online
My first in-depth experience with the internet began at 13 years old. For years I would watch my friends play online games and I was annoyed with my parents for not allowing it until I
I was Broken by John-Michael Lander
As a producer for the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen Program and judge for other child pageants and dance contests, I have seen how "harmful dance" hypersexualizes and exploits children by wearing adult costumes, choreography, and
Announcing the $5,000 Call for Choreography for ‘She Loves to Move’
Could your organization use $5000? How much of a difference for good would that make? And what if that money was coupled with the opportunity to restore the wonder of childhood dance while getting active
A Personal Story of Hypersexualized Dance and Self-Objectification by Jaime Logan
This article is dedicated to the girls who haven’t had a chance to know better. “My job required one thing of me, to be an object for arousal and consumption. I started dancing my heart
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