If you are a dance mom, or dance teacher, this one is for you! .
In this episode I have the privilege of sitting down the the founder of DA:NCE (Dance awareness no child exploited). We dive into some deep topics and how to navigate the cultural norms around the dance industry. With so many little girls enrolling into dance every year, this seems like a topic to address. As a dancer, and dance teacher myself, this was a vulnerable interview for me.
This one hits near and dear to my dancer heart. I grew up dancing on a very prestigious dance company, I teach young girls dance classes, and have two daughters very involved in dance both competitively and recreationally. Putting words to some of the dance culture today is hard but Mary Bawden has spent years exposing some of the unfortunate realities of the dance scene we find today. But don't take my word for it, browse her incredible website https://www.danceawareness.com/ or follow them @dance_awareness for amazing FREE resources.
We discuss:
- Why Mary started "Da:nce"
- Free Resources she has available at https://www.danceawareness.com/
- Competetive Dance culture
- What Parents can do to help
- How to join the coalition
- How your healthy dance studio can make a difference
BIO:
Mary Bawden founded Da:nce. Dance awareness no child exploited. This organization provides awareness and protection from abusive dance, meaning advocacy against the hyper-sexualization of girls in dance.
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