The Paradox: Fighting Disorders in Dancers with Dance Therapy
After exploring recent research advancements in dance therapy and interviewing a licensed
clinical psychologist, in this entry I discuss the potential of dance therapy as a treatment for
eating...
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The Paradox: Fighting Disorders in Dancers with Dance Therapy
After exploring recent research advancements in dance therapy and interviewing a licensed
clinical psychologist, in this entry I discuss the potential of dance therapy as a treatment for
eating disorders, even for dancers.
The world of professional dancers and ballet companies is often accompanied by a dark shadow:
the ominous threat of eating disorders. Dancers have a need to stay fit and thin to allow for their
bodies to look graceful and flawless on stage, and as a consequence it is all too common to hear
about dancers who cannot eat enough to keep up with their rigorous rehearsal schedules or to
notice subtle differences in potential bone protrusions or swollen knuckles on their bodies. These
aspects of dance are captured well in the media, with the most recent representation seen in the
Academy Award-winning film, Black Swan. This "psychological thriller" delves deep into the
life and mind of Nina, a member of the New Y
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