Does YAGP believe that a dancer's appearance should be discussed?

Feedback about a dancer should be constructive, professional and relevant to dance.

There is an important difference between discussing:

technique;

alignment;

strength;

coordination;

movement quality;

musicality;

artistry; and

physical preparation

and making comments that make a child feel that their body itself is the problem.

Young dancers should never be made to believe that their worth, talent or future depends on achieving a particular body shape.

Last updated September 22, 2026