Dance Australia

Make the mirror your friend

DANCE is one of the few professions that requires a hyper-fixation on self-image, which in this case stems from countless hours gazing into the mirror. A dancer would typically spend four or more hours in a mirrored studio daily, scrutinising not only their dancing, but their entire physique and appearance. This creates a place for negative self-talk, poor body image and

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