Join us for an interesting discussion with our intern and long-time dancer, Rebekah, where we explore the cultural stigmas, stereotypes, and hypersexualization of cheerleaders and dancers in media and reality. 

*TW: This episode contains conversations surrounding the following topics: sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, eating disorders, and pornography. Please consider your own mental health before listening. 

Additional resources/mentioned in this episode: 

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/medias-representation-cheerleaders

https://www.cheersounds.com/blog/confessionsstereotypes/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-cheerleader-in-pop-culture-bring-it-on_n_55ba55f1e4b0af35367a859a

https://www.usacheer.org/safety/national-cheerleading-safety-month