How can body image research help us rethink safeguarding in dance? Reflecting on the NIDMS Body Perspectives: Re-evaluating the Ideal conference, Professor Jennifer Cumming explores what recent research on body image, mirror exposure, eating disorder prevention and dance culture can teach us about creating healthier dance environments. Drawing on a public health perspective, she argues that safeguarding should focus not only on responding to harm, but also on designing enviro

Three creative, strengths-based activities for dance organisations to embed in their curriculum or training enviornments. As part of a whole-organisational approach to safeguarding, these activities will help to create a safe space for dancers to explore what safety means to them, and for organisations to listen, reflect, and respond.