Australia’s Stance On Child Exploitation In Dance

The sexualisation of children in dance is an issue that has been growing exponentially in Western culture. The lack of regulation, combined with the influence of the media, has seen hypersexualisation of children’s dance spiral out of control in Australia in recent years.  One of the last dance eisteddfods (competitive festivals) I attended pre-Covid in […]

J’Adore Dance

J’Adore Dance, located in Midlothian, Virginia, has been training children to dance since 2010.  Their mission emphasizes creating unforgettable experiences for all to enjoy through professional quality shows.  They promise to protect the innocence of the children in their dance studio with age-appropriate music, choreography and content even as they seek to remain relevant and […]

Promoting Healthy, Age-Appropriate Choreography and Costumes in Children’s Dance Competitions

As those who engage with the work of DA:NCE Awareness: No Child Exploited will know, there is a growing trend towards the hypersexualization of children’s dance in adult costumes and choreography. This article explores strategies that dance schools, competition organizations, and judges can employ to promote healthier, age-appropriate standards in choreography and costumes, ultimately creating […]