2 articles I’ve read recently have just got my blood pumping.
One highlighted how dance and the types of personalities it attracts (um, perfectionists…) are linked to higher incidences of eating disorders, which are the deadliest of all mental disorders.
And then just a few days ago, was the shocking story of a talented principal dancer from the Eugene Ballet in the US, who unexpectedly committed suicide, leaving a note for his wife on the door of their home.
Such devastating stories show how *vitally* important it is for dancers to take care of their mental and emotional health.