UFV student studies the dark side of competitive ballet culture

UFV student studies the dark side of competitive ballet culture

The world of high-performance sports can push an athlete to the limit, both physically and mentally. But when do the costs outweigh the benefits? When does participation do more harm than good?  A research project led by UFV kinesiology student Meigan Picard examined those questions through the lens of competitive ballet culture. Her paper suggests women ballet dancers are at higher risk for body dysmorphia, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsiv…