Signs You Have a Toxic Ballet Teacher (and what to do about it) | TwinTalksBallet

Have you wondered if your ballet teacher is exhibiting toxic behavior, or if the problem is really you? When I was younger, I definitely found myself stuck in a gray area of thinking that my teachers who just preparing me for industry standards as a pre-professional ballet dancer, so I just needed to toughen up. I don't wish the damage of that mentality on any dancer, so I made this video to help you identify toxic behaviors and equip you with steps to take if you find yourself in a situation like this.

- Kirsten,
www.kirstenkemp.com
@twintalksballet on Instagram

0:00 - 2:10 ~ Intro + Why I'm talking about this
2:11 - 4:25 ~ My story + What the real problem is
4:26 - 5:46 ~ Emotional volatility + lack of awareness
5:47 - 8:05 ~lack of responsibility
8:06 - 10:06 ~ Constantly changing standards
10:07 - 13:12 ~ The pygmalion effect, using fear, shame, and humiliation to motivate dancers
13:13 - 14:45 ~ Inappropriate use of physical touch
14:46 - 16:17 ~ Demeaning dancers for asking questions
16:18 - 18:11 ~ What to do if you're struggling
18:12 - 19:45 ~ Should you leave?
19:46 - 21:05 ~ Getting help
21:06 - 27:16 ~ What else you can do to protect yourself
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