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For Parents & Carers

Parents and carers are the first line of protection for young dancers.

You know your children best, and you are their strongest advocates.

But in an industry where harmful practices have been normalised, from overtraining and unsafe methods to body shaming and blurred boundaries, it can be difficult to know what is safe and what is not. The Mighty Elephant is here to support you in protecting your child.

How We Help

Clear Standards & Expectations

We help you understand what safe teaching and safe studios look like, so you can make informed choices about where and with whom your child trains.

Education & Awareness

We provide resources to help you recognise signs of grooming, abuse or unsafe environments. You will also learn what healthy student–teacher boundaries look like, and what to do when those boundaries are crossed to keep students safe and organizations accountable.

Facilitate Pathways To Support & Justice

We connect you with trusted services and reporting bodies when harm has occurred, and guide you in supporting your child’s mental and emotional wellbeing through trauma-aware practices.

Community

You are not alone in this.

We are building a community of parents and carers who share knowledge, stand together and hold the industry accountable.

Safety is not separate from creativity, but it is the foundation of it.

When dancers feel safe, they flourish. When studios, teachers and choreographers prioritise protection, they strengthen trust, reputation and set the industry on a new path.

Working with The Mighty Elephant is a commitment to building spaces where harm is not hidden, and where every dancer can thrive and be given tools that they can resource throughout their career.

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