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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Dance

How Ballet is Affecting Teens Body Images

How Ballet is Affecting Teens Body Images

Jade Brooks | September 22, 2021

There has always been a stigma that Ballerinas have to be skinny, but why? Studies have shown that young women previously or currently dancing ballet are more likely to  be preoccupied with weight, eating habits, and body image.  In the world of dance,...

Emma Rogers: freshman member of dance team

Cougarettes take on Nationals

Payton Wozny, Editor-In-Chief | January 25, 2018

The Oakton High School Dance Team is leaving soon for their trip to Florida where they will compete in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) dance team national competition. At this competition, they will compete against other high school dance teams...

#9 in the nation, #1 in our hearts

#9 in the nation, #1 in our hearts

Erin Preaskorn | March 10, 2015

Dance Team placed ninth in the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, placing in the single digits for the first time in nine years. “There are different categories,” said senior...

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