When staring in the mirror, we’re more likely to judge ourselves against our peers. According to Radell, this can be explained by the theory of objective self-awareness. “When you see yourself, you can’t help but compare yourself to others,” she says. That can lead to a spiral of self-criticism and negativity.

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canon – this technique requires dancers to take it in turns to perform a movement that is then identically copied and performed by others Radell and fellow researchers compared body image in beginning-level, female dancers taking modern and ballet in college in both mirrored and non-mirrored classrooms at Emory University. By the end of the semester, both modern and ballet students from the mirrored classrooms felt worse about their bodies.

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Zara was emotional as she paid tribute to her co-stars and dance partner. She said: "I have had the time of my life. Just to be here is incredible. Thank you to the judges and my amazing partner obviously. My fellow contestants are just incredible. It has been the most amazing experience. I can’t believe it’s over but I am going to be here in spirit every week supporting them." Strictly Come Dancing aired its latest exit this evening - as one star waltzed away from the ballroom for good. McGriff has found this to be true for her. “A lot of times when I’m looking in the mirror, I’m also looking at my peers and how the movement looks on them,” she says. mirroring – this technique requires dancers to do the same travel, jump, shape or balance at exactly the same time

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Relying on the mirror can lead dancers to focus more on how they look than on how their movement feels, says Radell. “They objectify themselves and they don’t focus on their proprioceptive sensations.”Presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Strictly Come Dancing has been a Saturday night staple since 2004. After the pairs danced once more, the judges decided to put through Adam and Luba, meaning that Zara and Graziano were sent home from the competition. The vote was unanimous amongst the four judges. leading and following – these movements require one dancer to lead and the other partners to follow The historical detail is pin-sharp and, as in true murder cases, it's the mundanities of every life ... that evoke the age." YORKSHIRE POST