The study explores the pedagogical practices employed by ballet instructors for engaging boys in ballet. Inclusive practices for gender non-conforming children in ballet are also considered. Four ballet instructors shared their experiences in semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate that male-focused strategies in both recruitment and…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant people and mothers in the United States have faced untenable conditions as they grapple with simultaneous professional and personal demands without access to adequate financial, career, or caregiving support. These simultaneous demands are not new to women, but the pandemic set inequities between working…

There are many benefits to dance, both for typically developing individuals and for individuals with additional needs. The purpose of this narrative case study was to analyse a dance program for children and young adults with additional needs from the perspective of the program creator and primary dance instructor. Data collection occurred at two…