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How Children’s Dance Unfolds: Age-Appropriateness or Leading to Hypersexualization
Early Memories of Dance My earliest experiences of dance occurred around age 7 which was incredibly pleasant: my family enrolled me in a lyrical and
The Responsibility We Carry: Teaching Dance with Care and Intention
The beliefs, mission, and values behind DA:NCE are rooted in what many of us would consider foundational and common sense—respect, care, and a genuine commitment
What We Do with Our Body Matters
by Andrew Nemr, described as “A masterly tapper” by the New York Times In the course of my life, I’ve observed a cultural shift from
Intern with DA:NCE
Drum roll. Announcing a new DA:NCE internship program for colleges and universities (and maybe more)! At DA:NCE Awareness, we are committed to protecting children from
DA:NCE attends the 2026 NRB Conference for Awareness that Leads to Action
by Daniela Rodriguez, DA:NCE Exhibit Staff DA:NCE is not just bringing awareness to the topic of the hypersexualization of children in dance using adult costumes,
The Pointe School of Dance
One of the goals of the DA:NCE is to highlight organizations we feel embody healthy dance. DA:NCE would like to introduce you to our featured
Bringing Awareness to Healthy Dance Versus Harmful Dance
Healthy Dance. At first thought these two words as written appear simplistic and self- explanatory, but with more critical thought and further examination the term,
A Call to Action
“I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside, give
Emotional Adultification in Youth Dance: Beyond Hypersexualization
Abstract While scholarship on youth dance has increasingly focused on hypersexualization, far less attention has been given to the emotional demands placed on young performers.
Call for Nominations – Leslie Scott Zanovitch Trailblazer Award 2026
Dance is an embodied practice – the dancer can’t be separated from the dance. Dance is also communal. For instance, the cipher structure of hip hop where dancers
DA:NCE at the Forefront of IADMS: Building Awareness
by George Frinpong Boateng From September 25th-28th 2025, I had the honor of attending the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) Annual Conference