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Camp Ultraviolet: Helping Each Girl Find Her Unique Glow

With another season of Camp Ultraviolet Summer camps on the way, today we wanted to share a peek behind the purple curtain at what we do at CUV, and some fun photos of CUV campers in action! Read on to learn about the Camp Ultraviolet curriculum, our mission, what our days look like at CUV, […]

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In The Spotlight: The Dangers of Aesthetic Sports

As a former figure skater, then figure skating coach, and now someone who works every day in the field of sport and performance psychology, I think a lot about aesthetic sports. When I say “aesthetic,” I’m referring to sports like figure skating, dance/ballet, gymnastics, etc., where appearance is directly intertwined with the sport or activity. […]

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Breaking the Barbie Mold: Body Image in Aesthetic Sports

I was reluctant to tackle this topic in writing because I know it can be sensitive.  And there are so many directions I’d like to take it, so consider this part one of a series of posts. I have a lot of thoughts, and I have a lot more research to do. What I do […]

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