Module 2: Little wonders
Starting Module two I felt very overwhelmed as I am sure many others did. I have been reading through the handbook and trying to make sense of this module. After having the zoom with Sam I feel more at ease and have a better understanding of what it is I need to do in this module. In this blog I am going to be talking about my "little wonders". One of the AOL I covered in module 1 was body image within the performing arts industry. I spoke about how through my college experience I felt pressured to conform to the "norm" when speaking about body image. I have been asking myself what my little wonders are regarding this topic. Is there a stereotypical body type required for a dancer? Do teachers use the correct vocabulary when speaking about body image? Does every dancer suffer with negative thoughts regarding this? Are mirrors a necessary object within the dance studio? Is there enough support within the industry surrounding this topic? I need to also consider priv