Mary Bawden

Mary Bawden is a dance educator and advocate for children's rights. She is the founder of Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of children in dance and other forms of performance. Mary has been working in the field of dance education for over 20 years and has taught at various schools and studios. She is a strong advocate for healthy and safe dance practices and has worked with parents, educators, and policymakers to raise awareness about the issue. Mary is also a writer and has published articles on topics such as dance education and child protection.