Beyond the Mirror: Supporting Healthy Body Image in Dance with Mhairi Keil

This workshop explores the powerful connection between body image, relationship with food, and mental health in dancers. It delves into the complex factors that shape body image, emphasising the influential role of the dance environment and the people within it. Teachers will gain practical strategies to shift the focus from outward appearance to inner qualities such as strength, creativity, and resilience- promoting a more functional and empowering view of the dancer’s body.