‘The Dark Side of Ballet Schools’: An all-too-familiar tale of toxic cultures and safeguarding failures

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‘The Dark Side of Ballet Schools’: An all-too-familiar tale of toxic cultures and safeguarding failures

A recent BBC Panorama investigation exposed an alleged toxic culture of bullying, body shaming, and eating disorders behind the pointe shoes and pirouettes of ballet. The issues bear a striking similarity to those uncovered in British Gymnastics. Without one overarching national governing body in the world of dance, however, how will the industry move forwards?

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