Body shaming and ballet

The awarding of body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt as Australian of the Year has brought to the fore the crisis among young people of self-hatred and psychological damage due to unhealthy body image.

Body dysmorphia and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have been around a long time, but there is increasing awareness of the devastating, life threatening consequences and the role society plays in their cause and treatment. Criticism of body types and shapes -”body shaming” - is no longer acceptable in our society.

How does this fit with the aesthetic ideals of dance, and especially ballet? 

In the latest issue of Dance Australia, Karen van Ulzen explores the issues with the Queensland Ballet Academy's Zara Gomes. 

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