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

We are delighted to share a new publication from the SPRINT Project that builds on a growing body of safeguarding research to make dance safer.

When does dance stop being good for us? What elite dance teaches us about health-promoting environments. Dance is widely recognised as a powerful contributor to health and wellbeing. Yet the picture becomes more complicated when we turn our attention to pre-professional and professional dancers. This post explores five ways high-performance environments can undermine health and outlines the SHAPE framework for creating mentally healthier dance cultures.

This blogs features the reflections of 4 students after their placements with the SPRINT Project research team.