Tag Archives: dance

Disordered eating in the ballet community

Dancers are sacrificing their mental and physical health in an attempt to meet outdated body image standards Little girls watch The Nutcracker, wide-eyed with awe, as ballerinas twirl around in pretty pink costumes. Snow falls, backdrops change, and the stage seems to be a magical place. From an outsider’s view, …

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Dance Disputes

Dance decisions Dances to be held at North Campus for first time since explosion After the explosion last year on August 2, the school dance coordination staff was faced with a problem: where to have the dances. The first three dances of last year were held at the Mendota Heights …

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A different drummer

Freshman celebrates Aztec heritage with family, dance & music Aztec drumming is something a bit out of the usual for most people. In fact, it may not be something most people have even heard of. But to freshman Cuauhtli Day it represents something way more than you would ever have …

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Rebalancing the scale

The harsh pressure to conform to an idealistic body standard creates a negative atmosphere, encouraging dancers to take a critical eye to their own bodies It was a five minute conversation, but 19-year-old Clare Podvin can still reiterate her dance instructor’s words and hear the tone of his voice six …

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Sno Daze week begins with an american theme

Today was the beginning of the spirit week preceding the Sno Daze dance this coming Saturday. Last week the theme of the dance was announced as winter wonderland but, in the days leading up to the dance, students will have the chance to wear U.S.A. themed clothing, have a pajama …

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Homecoming traditions

Observing Minnehaha’s history through the annual return of alumni, commemeration of seniors and collection of events and activities that has brought the school community together for over half a century Although the origins of the homecoming traditions are not crystal clear, the University of Missouri claims the first homecoming. In …

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Day 70 Christmas Performance

Student dancers perform a dance based on the story of Mary for a special Christmas chapel. Photo by Maddie Binning.

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Day 49 Sadie Hawkins

Students recieve small bags of candies with their tickets for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Photo by Maddie Binning.  

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Day 2 Neon Dance

Students celebrate the beginning of the year with a neon dance. Photo by Rachel Bartz.

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