Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Don't Think, Dear: On Loving and Leaving Ballet by Alice Robb

2 reviews

andreaaj4's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

a must-read for anyone who grew up dancing ballet and/or has a fascination specifically with NYCB/SAB/Balanchine-aesthetic like myself. i felt every emotion possible- anger for all the ways ballet and some of its figureheads have caused harm to women, happiness and nostalgia over the little details that are forever ingrained in my identity from my time as a ballerina, to grief over "what could've been", and more. also incredibly impactful for me to read about the sections that discussed EDs, body dysmorphia, and trauma given my work. well-written and well-researched, i am left feeling incredibly reflective and with much to consider with my own ongoing relationship with ballet. take note of content warnings before reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Sexual content and Racism

cadybooks's review against another edition

informative reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Addiction, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Cursing, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, and Mental illness

Minor: Vomit, Gore, and Body horror