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Keep on Dancing
My dance journey started at the early age of three at a parks and recreation mommy & me ballet class. It was affordable and I
A Counselor’s Perspective on Confronting Hypersexualization: Raising Awareness and Fostering Change
Introduction In our hyperconnected world, where information is just a click away, people have become increasingly desensitized to an issue that permeates modern society. With
Confronting the Comparison Game and Porn Culture in Children’s Dance
The enchanting world of dance: It’s where kids get to express themselves, communicate feelings, and celebrate their journey of growth. Watching little dancers move is
Add Your Voice to ‘My DA:NCE Why’
If you’re reading this article, you already know that there’s been a radical change from healthy educational dance to harmful hypersexualized children’s dance in adult
2023: ‘A Very Good Year’ for DA:NCE
At DA:NCE, 2023 was a very good year. That line was made famous in a song sung by Frank Sinatra. It resonates with me. Now
‘She Loves to Move’ and move and move
It’s time for healthy dance to get the spotlight with ‘She Loves to Move.’ It’s been a very special yearlong celebration…and we’ve found out
DA:NCE Newsletter – September 2023
DA:NCE Newsletter – September 2023 Announcing our $5,000 She Loves to Move Winner! Months of hard work, dedication and celebration of healthy, age-appropriate children’s dance
Preventing Child Sex Abuse
Guest Article: Cordisco & Saile LLC; a law firm that is dedicated to helping victims of child sex abuse. Below is an excerpt from an
How Hyper-Sexualized Children Can Become Sexually Addicted Adults – The Connection Between Hyper-Sexualization and Porn Addiction
Guest Blogger: Tamara Kelly Hyper-sexualization and porn addiction are two issues that are becoming increasingly prevalent in our society. The hypersexualization of women and children
Barefoot Dance Center
One of the goals of the DA:NCE is to highlight organizations we feel embody healthy dance. We are pleased to present: Barefoot Dance Center, located
Protecting Our Children: How to Identify and Address Hypersexualization in Dance
Guest Article: Artem Maksimenko Childhood is a time of innocence, exploration, and discovery, and this should extend to all areas of a child’s life, including
Healthy Versus Harmful Dance Environments: Stopping Harm and Supporting Joy Through Effective Challenges
Guest Article: Erin Sanchez How can we ensure as teachers that we create healthy environments for young dancers who want to dance as a professional