Chapter
The Cruel Culture of Dance Teaching
27:17 - 34:13 (06:56)
The culture of body shaming and heartlessness in dance teaching is slowly changing but still prevails, especially when it comes to some of the best dance teachers who rely on harsh criticism to motivate their students who are often vulnerable young adults.
Clips
Former Spice Girl, Melanie C, talks about the cruel and heartless culture within dance and the pressures faced by young dancers.
27:17 - 31:39 (04:22)
Summary
Former Spice Girl, Melanie C, talks about the cruel and heartless culture within dance and the pressures faced by young dancers. She also reminisces about the early days of the Spice Girls and the excitement surrounding their journey.
ChapterThe Cruel Culture of Dance Teaching
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The speaker mentions how they were paid about ₤60 a week while they were starting out, which enabled them to make ends meet since they didn't have to pay for accommodation then.
31:39 - 34:13 (02:33)
Summary
The speaker mentions how they were paid about ₤60 a week while they were starting out, which enabled them to make ends meet since they didn't have to pay for accommodation then. However, after leaving that job, they had to rely on sofa surfing and staying with friends to get by.