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Dance Deserves Better

Last September, I hosted a mini conference surrounding the conversation point, “Are Dance Competitions Disrupting the Power and Progress of

Dance and Body Perception

As prior generations have come and gone, the ideal body has evolved. Ever-changing body perceptions also relate to external cultural

Nurturing the Innocence: A Father and Addiction Counselor’s Perspective on the Hypersexualization of Children’s Dance

Introduction: As a father and a counselor, I have noted that the world of children’s dance has become a disconcerting

A Call to Create Beauty

Standing backstage, I hear the murmuring voices of the audience as they settle into their seats. My costume is on,

Keep on Dancing

My dance journey started at the early age of three at a parks and recreation mommy & me ballet class.

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

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.

Preventing Child Sex Abuse

Guest Article: Cordisco & Saile LLC; a law firm that is dedicated to helping victims of child sex abuse. Below

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

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

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Newsletter
Blog
eBook
Educational Presentations
Research
Videos
Media
She Loves to Move
DA:NCE Brochures
Healthy Dance Showcase