Thank you Luke for producing such a well written article.
For me the key point was the learned behaviour issue. Even for those children who have sailed through vocational school seemingly unharmed they will not come through unscathed. They see the toxic environment as normal and even necessary if they are to go on to a successful dance career. To complain is a sign of weakness and will result in failure. To listen to my dc talk and hear them expect to be bullied and ridiculed it’s almost a right of passage. Very sad that such a beautiful art form is sullied in such a way.
