What is a “body positive” culture?
At APA, we are committed to promoting a “body positive” culture—but what does that mean exactly, and why is it so important?
It means that we believe dance is for every BODY, no matter their size or shape. It means that we are sure we can affect positive change to every child’s body image; that every student of ours can hear that their body can be strong, capable, healthy, and yes—beautiful.
All of our APA teachers are committed to:
- Using body positive exercises in every dance class
- Using appropriate dance terminology to describe and correct movements
- Encouraging each student to appreciate their body’s abilities, no matter their skill level