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The Dangers of Asking Dancers to Lose Weight During Puberty

The Dangers of Asking Dancers to Lose Weight During Puberty

by Jennifer Heimlich | Oct 14, 2026 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Training, Wellness

Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan was 10 years old when teachers first started commenting on her body. She was one of the youngest of her peers to go through puberty, and as her shape began changing, she began hearing casual remarks in class. “I had teachers joking that I had a...
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