Recently, a video of a woman practicing "frog belly" in a dance studio, and the male coach pressing hard behind her has attracted widespread attention on the Internet. In the video, the woman is in a "frog tumbling" position, while the male coach presses her back and legs behind her to help her improve the standard of her movements. However, this behavior sparked a heated discussion among netizens, with many saying it was "unacceptable".
"Frog Tummy" is a stretching movement commonly found in dance and yoga that aims to improve the flexibility of the legs and the ability to perform the basic movements of the dance. However, the appropriateness of physical contact between the coach and the trainee has become the focus of public discussion when performing this maneuver.
Some netizens believe that the male coach's behavior of pressing hard behind female students may involve physical assault, and may even cause physical and psychological harm to students. They questioned the necessity and rationality of this teaching method, arguing that the personal space and bodily autonomy of the trainees should be respected.
On the other hand, there are also voices pointing out that this is a common teaching method in professional dance training, and coaches need to help students correct their movements through physical contact to ensure their standards. They emphasize that physical contact is inevitable in professional dance training, and that coaches often adapt their teaching methods to the comfort and acceptance of the students.
This controversy reflects society's complex attitudes towards the acceptance of physical contact in different contexts. In the teaching environment, especially in dance teaching involving physical activity, how to balance the teaching effect with the students' body autonomy is indeed a question worthy of in-depth discussion.
In this context, some experts suggest that dance teaching institutions should establish clear teaching norms and student protection mechanisms to ensure that in the teaching process, the coach's behavior can not only achieve the teaching effect, but also fully respect the students' personal space and physical autonomy. At the same time, students should also have the right to raise their own discomfort and opinions in the teaching process to ensure that their rights and interests are not violated.
This incident is also a reminder that in any teaching or activity that involves physical contact, trust and respect should be built on both sides to ensure that everyone's rights and interests are fully protected. Only in this way can we pursue professionalism and the arts while safeguarding the dignity and safety of everyone.