by Amy Brandt | Jul 22, 2025 | Health & Body, Pointe+
Most ballet dancers have struggled with their body image at one point or another. It’s an issue that seems to forever plague the industry, which often idealizes a thin, lissome physique. In “Breaking the Mold,” her article in Pointe’s inaugural Spring 2000 issue,...
by Jess Spinner | Apr 28, 2021 | Wellness
If you struggle with body image as a dancer, you’re not alone. Some of the biggest stars of ballet have opened up about their own difficulties. There’s a lot of pressure to look a certain way, and awareness of that fact emerges early—sometimes even...
by Jess Spinner | Aug 18, 2020 | Health & Body, Wellness
Having a strong, healthy and energized body isn’t just about what you eat and the time you spend dancing. Many nonfood factors can also have a big impact on self-assessment and body image. When you focus on additional forms of nourishment, instead of obsessing...
by Kathleen Mcguire For Dance Magazine | Mar 12, 2020 | Health, News, Profiles, The Latest
Kathryn Morgan is on a mission to change the dance field. The Miami City Ballet soloist and March Dance Magazine cover star appeared on the “Today” Show on February 27 where she openly discussed the challenges of body image and mental health in dance. Two...