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IN CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTS 

SURVEY RESULTS

We have recently done a survey asking dancers questions based around mental health and their experiences in dance. 165 people took our survey. This included professionals, students, those who dance for a hobby and people who no longer dance. 

61%

 61% said they have considered quitting dance due to bad mental health.

56%

56% said they think injuries are a contributing factor to poor mental health in the dance industry. 

79%

79% of people said they have struggled with body image issues. 

50%

50% said that 'Financial stress' is a contributing factor to bad mental health in the dance industry.

Two ballet dancers

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