I want to appreciate the ballet world, but how can I when it still has a toxic mindset towards body image? I have a friend who took ballet lessons and ended up quitting because of body shaming.
Iβm sorry to ruin your day like this. It just hurts my heart to see how toxic the dance world can be!
toxic body image is quite prominent in the ballet world, but i would say that itβs more of a prevalent issue in the professional world. there is so much diversity in the adult ballet classes i have attended, and not once have i heard of any body shaming ! there is a wide range in ages in my current class; there are moms and grandmothers- to expect them all to have the same body would be insane ! but i also donβt live in a super conservative place either, so the community around me may be different from where you and your friend live.
was your friend a professional dancer ? was it in an adult ballet class and from another fellow adult dancer or the instructor? itβs very unfortunate that your friend had a terrible experience and iβm sad that her peers or mentor took away ballet from your friend. ballet is for everyone, and no one should listen if they are told otherwise.
if youβre worried about body shaming, you can check reviews for your local studio ! most studios also offer free trial classes so you can attend 1-2 class for free before committing to signing up ! if youβre not feeling supported or donβt like the vibes, just take a trial at a different studio ! i really hope youβre able to get the courage to attend a live class and find a studio that you feel safe and supported in π€
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