At DA:NCE, we believe every child deserves a joyful, healthy dance experience that honors their innocence and self-worth. Yet, hypersexualization is increasingly common in children’s dance, fueled by media pressures and harmful industry practices. Research shows that this exposure can harm children’s mental health, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.

Your support allows us to take action. This year, we’ve made tremendous strides with initiatives like the Healthy DA:NCE Directory, our Healthy DA:NCE Showcase, the launch of the DA:NCE Coalition and release of powerful new resources that empower parents, teachers, and advocates. But we can’t do it alone.

When you give today, you help us:

• Expand the Healthy DA:NCE Directory to connect more families with safe,
  reputable dance studios.
• Advocate for healthy, age-appropriate dance practices that shield children from
  harmful, exploitative choreography, costumes and music.
• Help caring adults connect the dots from hypersexualized children’s dance to the
  media, internet and porn industry.
• Develop and share research-backed resources that shed light on hypersexualization in dance and guide communities toward positive change.

Your financial gift is an investment in children’s safety and joy in dance. Together, we can create a culture where every child is empowered to dance in safe and healthy ways.