How Dance Teachers Can Support Dancers’ Eating Disorder Recovery
Dance teachers have a valuable role in supporting dancers throughout their Eating Disorder Recovery journey. Let’s take a look at some of the real-life strategies that you can practice from today in the studio to help your dancers during this challenging time.
How can the Dance Industry prevent Eating Disorders and support the longevity of dancers’ careers?
How can the dance industry actively take part in Eating Disorders prevention?
There are three main strategies to consider: Education, Representation, adn Duty of Care.
Read on to learn about the details of all three.
Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns in Dancers
Eating disorders are treated like a taboo topic in dance.
The truth is, one in eight dancers (and one in six ballet dancers) experience eating disorders.
That is a shockingly high rate.
So here are the 5 fundamental steps to prevent it, with an added bonus step that wil concrete it: Dancers Don’t Diet.