Kat's eating disorder: The fight against bulimia 😰 | Dance Academy

In this Dance Academy we have a special about eating disorder and the fight against bulimia for you! 👯‍♂️
Kat falls into the clutches of bulimia without her realizing it. Will her good friend Tara realize that something is wrong with Kat and help her?
With this video we want to draw attention to the problems with eating disorder and educate about it!
If you or anyone you know struggles with eating disorders please go to: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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Dance Academy is mainly about the fifteen-year-old Tara Webster - a girl who grew up on a farm in outback Australia. Since she was a little girl she has dreamt of being a dancer and in the series she finally makes it into the National Academy of Dance. It’s known as the best school in the country and she is sure her life is about to be spectacular.
Throughout the series Tara and her friends face the universal challenges of being a teenager and they battle through the minefield of elite dance training. Relationships grow and change as they live side by side in the Boarding House. They each take a different path, but they start to find out who they are and they all dare to chase their dreams.
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[@abi_w02]

One of the best, most underrated storylines. I love Kat

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

We love Kat too. It's sad that Kat had to go through this. Luckily she has tara at her side. 💕😍

[@angeliquemariel2916]

Yesss

[@chloelhonore1765]

The show made a subtle nod to anorexia earlier on with Abigail too! It’s nice that they’ve incorporated these issues into their show :)

[@idioticbagel2833]

What season and episode is this? I just started watching the show.

[@macacatalan6618]

I hate that they just made it disappear when Tara speaks with her. Is not that easy. If it was Tara the one with the issue they would have made the entire season about it.

[@aylinhuber42]

Yeah i aggree with you. This doesnt go away so easy. You cant go to a person who has bulimia and tell her "I love you" and then her bulimia goes away.

[@macacatalan6618]

Aylin Huber exactly!!! Also I hate that later in the season they portray it as “She was trying to live yo to unrealistic standards” as if she was doing it for ballet when it was clear that it was related to Sammy’s death

[@froggywaffles9454]

ikr. it was literally one episode. having one person say “i support you” doesn’t do much. and even if you stop for a bit, you’re likely to relapse. kat deserved more :/

[@lauren9004]

They did a better job with Abigail

[@crunchgirl6787]

Well to be fair, this season was half the length. If they did the regular 26 episode run they might’ve actually shown her going to rehab and stuff. I guess her recovery was offscreen which is annoying.

[@Remy4300]

How she purged that much bread I don’t know it’s actually really difficult and nearly impossible especially without water

[@karinaskubenko9469]

It is possible, sadly

[@mariemalmohana5448]

Purging on bread works good for some...

[@lisepillsburg3322]

Trueee

[@Melody-yc7ck]

Not really difficult if you chew very well. I'm not giving tips tho

[@Remy4300]

Melody true I only have sourdough so it’s hard. And I’ve got bulima and anorexia so don’t need tips ahha already stuck in this stupid life

[@miaerrato]

Dance academy came out when I was young so I never understood the drama, disorders etc.. but I rewatched the episodes and i totally understand it 2 years later

[@jazz_intown4723]

Yeah, same

[@cristinasullivan1026]

So mad they pulled dance academy off Netflix and left ONE season

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

here you can see all three seasons !

[@mxrx1628]

And all series are still on Amazon Prime :)

[@jadashanholtz15]

Cristina Sullivan agree

[@roneharris9833]

Yep

[@aang3267]

They're all there for me

[@61inaaaa]

Back then, I did not know what that meant guess who has bulimia?

[@eleanorjones3245]

Lina A. Omg same😂😕

[@jacky-cola]

same

[@soggyeggos5093]

I'm anorexic

[@teresaa2641]

Stay strong y’all🙏🏽❤️

[@61inaaaa]

@@soggyeggos5093 stay strong hny

[@emily-qg9wk]

as soon as she pulled out the bread i knew she was gonna be struggling

[@Coralikespie]

The first thing I could think of is how hard it is to "get rid of" food when you just eat bread....

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

It is even more difficult to discard this eating behaviour. 🙁

[@iHeartZebraPrintt]

Bread is the worst to purge

[@Coralikespie]

@@iHeartZebraPrintt agreed

[@user-jj1nm4sx6w]

Yes .. I feel like my soul is getting out too when I try getting bread out 🙄

[@taralhaze]

dude, purging bread is horrible. fajfhkdf

[@winniemaereact1391]

*You’Re eAtiNg!* Lol don’t say that to me or Imma slap you

[@vickysantos2333]

YES

[@ranibowunicorn]

Kat was my favourite character and this made my heart break for her. But I’m glad they had this storyline and Alicia played it well❤️

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

😥 I agree with you. ❤️

[@angeliquemariel2916]

Yess

[@chiara_bach_]

Same :/

[@viktorialilly]

I feel so bad for Kat. She didn’t deserve that.

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

Of course, you are right. 😦

[@heila2854]

No one does

[@octoberforevermore3524]

Shows always give a certain perspective on eating disorders that kinda glamorize them, like they make them look so much more simple and even make them look desirable and pretty like eating disorders only affect your eating but not the rest of your life.

[@BriMash]

Also when they feature them it’s for one episode. These things take more than just one episode. It’s not just a week where it comes on completely, takes over your mindset, the. Goes away with one pep talk.

[@mak593]

I cried for days when Sam died, and I knew it was a show, but still

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

We understand that!

[@mak593]

Dance Academy wdym

[@nataliebruvik3355]

Manuela Adedeji I cried for days aswell...I still miss him

[@mentallyillsal]

SAMEEEEE

[@libbylibby1013]

Sameeee he was my fave 😭😭😭😭

[@alex-wn1dt]

I remember seeing this when I was younger and thinking - “poor them, but this will never happen to me, I know what I’m doing” Guess what happened

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

So Sorry to hear about that. We hope that you seeked some help for that? Depending on where you from there are always certain help lines you can call or other help that you can receive. Eating disorders are a really sensitive matter and we really hope that you´ll get help and learn how to deal with it. Stay strong 💕

[@Melody-yc7ck]

Same girl

[@lilianamelodykiss7453]

Same://

[@littlemonster2824]

same

[@teresaa2641]

Stay strong y’all🙏🏽❤️

[@MartinMartin-ho2zi]

I didn’t realize I had this issue before watching kat struggle with it... thanks for bringing this into my eyes dance academy

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

That's good to hear. That's why we've uploaded this video to make it easy for others to see. Anyone who would like to learn more can find a link in the info box of the videos.

[@Mickrex37]

I wish they did a bit more episodes of this storyline of Kat I felt like it was just a few episodes and then never spoken about again

[@areebazaheer7365]

i remember when I watched dance academy i was obcessed with the show I had NO CLUE what was going on half the time but i still loved it. that was when i was about 8 or 9 now im 14 and the real world sucks

[@ahb4729]

I suffer from bulimia for about 7 years but still have a hope to heal my body and mind every single day, even though, I know that my bulimia controls me so much that I surrender sometimes without a fight... I hope one day I will get better and tell my story of healing to help others just like me, because I feel like some ppl who did not have that experience (friends, family) don't know what you are going through...

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I really hope for your sake you can do this! Don't give up. You can do this. If others have done it, then you can doit! Stay strong. I wish you a lot of strength! 💗

[@ahb4729]

@@DanceAcademyOfficial Thank you so much for your support! I really hope so too...

[@malenarlb]

Hey how are you? I hope better

[@wisdomtoknowthedifference]

Hi ❤ I want to read on eating disorders so I can understand better how it is like. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@laurenwilson3410]

This was an amazing part she played. I have suffered with bulimia for 2 years now, 30 laxatives a day and binge twice a day. It's so hard too recover, but I will see a light at the end of the tunnel one day 😕❤

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

That's really hard to hear. You will certainly do that! I believe that! You have friends and family who will surely support you. You are not alone. Do not forget that. I just hope that you do not go through it alone, but seek help. You can do that. I wish you lots of strengh. Your dance academy.

[@needyhumanbeing4500]

3 years 3 times a day, im recovering now, or at least trying so hey i get you :)

[@scarlettchemerika1196]

This is such an underrated show.

[@saraoverkamping8143]

I am "glad" they portrayed two different stories of eating disorders with two different characters. I remember how Abigail got help after she fainted in front of everybody, while most people in real life suffer very long and have noone notice - that was more similiar to Kates storyline. So both storylinies are realistic on their own way, but Kats might give a very important message as well: The most important thing is that you have friends like Tara on your side and that they tell you how much they love you.

[@staycalmstarz8113]

How the hell did she purge the bread so easily?!

[@winniemaereact1391]

StayCalm Starz I think the producers weren’t informed well enough, but let’s pretend she drank a lot of water 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@dontreadthisplease2416]

The people making it probably don't have eating disorders and also nobody actually wants to watch somebody try to get up bread for an hour.

[@a.rosesrbleu9580]

I've never seen someone have perfect makeup around their mouth and eyes after a purge...it's an ordeal not just a little hiccup...

[@lilly-freyja]

dunno what you guys mean.. I used to get it out quite easily (w/o water)

[@charlilymo192]

I hated the way Tara kept talking about her her her in parts of the three seasons but I was proud she intervened with kat

[@rexiee2436]

but... bread is so hard to purge

[@parisslife6256]

ikr

[@samaaalbaik]

exactly and she didn't even drink any water-

[@sarethw.7922]

i once purged pizza. it was hard but then it ALL got out and then my head started to hurt. but it is pretty hard to purge stuff like that

[@lovefromjay]

You have to chew it really well and drink water

[@wy.mp3]

Right, and she didn't even drink water, I just can't imagine the struggle to throw it up.

[@sophiabargnesi454]

Just a reminder that everyone deserves to love and take care of themselves. ❤️❤️

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

Oh woow, your soo cute!❣️

[@gr8pes]

Bread is rlly hard to get out

[@glenjudge123]

all you need is someone who listens and cares and holding out for you when you have no where to run

[@Venus-zw7pe]

I remember watching this and being addicted when I was in middle school I’m so mad it’s not on Netflix anymore

[@sosos5816]

i remember watching this when i was like 9 years old and i couldn’t understand anything she was doing

[@lias471]

Omg I watched this show when I was younger 😰 how could I not know what this was awww😢😢

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

How long has it been since you've seen it?

[@lias471]

It’s been probably five years

[@belladurity4848]

As an actual bulimic she would find it hard to purge that bread without a fuck load of liquid in between bites 🤷🏽‍♀️ wish there was more ED’s in tv shows or movies that lasted more than a few episodes.

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

The series is not supposed to be about eating disorders or anything else. It is a youth series about the lives of various young people who have dedicated their lives to ballet. That self-criticism, dissatisfaction and problems with one's own body or food are part of it is shown, but only in moderation. However, you are not wrong about one point, namely that you should address such topics more and draw more attention. If you need help, under the info box of the video you will find a link to a website. I really can only recommend it to you.

[@marleighwhitman8313]

Red band society, last the whole show, you can watch it for free just google it

[@justcogitating]

Well, they also don't want it to become a "how to" video that gives viewers ideas about how to successfully purge. So I understand leaving out some details, like the liquid. But I one hundred percent agree that it's frustrating when TV series act like eating disorders can be cured in a couple of touchy-feely conversations over the course of an episode or two. It minimizes the disorder and the lifelong struggle.

[@van3ssa.f]

when I was younger, watching this series I never really paid attention to this story, not even remembered until I saw this in a multi fandom. Now I can really relate.. This series has so many deep stories I never really noticed, so underrated

[@sofia_2168]

Ich liebe diese Serie😍

[@alleycatthemagnificent6847]

I miss this show so much

[@sunshinestar9361]

I love dance academy I watch it all the time !!!

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

That really makes us happy! We are very happy to hear that. 😍Thank you for your great support. ❤️❤️Your Dance Academy⭐

[@hannahdean194]

i grew up watching this show omg

[@ItsLanaLeslie]

This show is way too underrated!

[@ElizabethGlasby]

I never really understood these things when I was younger watching this. But now I’m older I get everything and relate to everything

[@bby04]

i used to love this show, i completely forgot about kat hand her struggles. how i relate now

[@lexiedgrooms5361]

I feel that way sometimes too it’s hard to breathe

[@Sarah-du7vy]

Just in general how does she purge so quickly? Like it takes me a long time

[@chestnut45134]

I love the vids with Abigail and Kat coz when I was 15/16 I went to a dance studio: I had went since 3 to near 17 but between those ages 15/16 it was either bulimia or anorexia I was headed towards and it was dance friends/teachers could see and help

[@avamoore6461]

I remember watching this when I was about 10, and never realised she had an eating disorder

[@imacatgorl]

Ain't no bulimic binging on plain bread and granola bars. Bring out the candy bars, donuts, chips, and other shit

[@hello-so3ro]

i binge on plain bread

[@jinwoah9031]

I figured it was cause it’s a ballet school they’re all so health conscious that’s the food that’s nearby

[@sofiastar2933]

for realllll

[@blkbarbie2671]

Lmaooo this made me laugh bc today I did donuts, chips and caramel😳

[@biancamariavalenti1242]

It depends on the person..... not all EDs are the same for everyone

[@marnie.tsunami]

i binge eat often and in big portions... ...but never seem to be sick

[@graceheatherwick]

chantelle j that’s because people force themselves to be sick

[@biancamariavalenti1242]

ED’s or food problems are different for each person..... it depends on the person

[@btsarmyforlife88]

If you want to make a realistic picture of bulimia, do not make the character easily purge bread.... It does not happen

[@t.s3994]

They might’ve done that so that someone may be less likely to try it

[@jsjgfdhgfsf9693]

@@t.s3994 nah they prob just werent informed on it they did a horrible job at not glamorizing it she had perfect makeup after, no tears, no pain after

[@smallestloser7324]

bread and granola bars lmaoo like the two most difficult things to get up

[@novemberrobinson5584]

I'm anorexic and I've developed a phobia of food and an obsession with over exercising so this hit home. I broke up with my best friend just like this, I told her she was jealous of my guy friend and what not. I was so awful to her and said so many mean things but she didn't leave my side. Unfortunately at the beginning of the pandemic she moved across country, miles away from me. She still calls everyday, religiously asking about my heath but I say it's fine. She doesn't trust me but there's nothing she can do. Nothing I can do either. Vee, if your reading this. I'm sorry for being such a horrible friend to you when all you did and do even now is care, about me, my health, my life, everything. I wasn't brave enough bestie, to accept that I was fucked up in the head. I'm truly sorry, I wish you could forgive me (although you already have) and I could forgive myself ( seems impossible to me) and live a happy life, away from your sick, annoying, moody, freaky nerd friend. I love you so much, I hope you know that.

[@mellaw2184]

I remember when I watched the bread scene, I couldn’t understand it. I just thought: I wish I could eat that much bread. Well I ate that much once. Purging bread feels awful.

[@shay-yr8cd]

what episode is this???

[@charlottepinkerton3867]

is this a last season?

[@lizziewhike7409]

No!!! I love kat, I feel so bad for her!!!

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

Kat is not alone. She has the support of her good friend Tara. Luckily. 💗🤲

[@idalundborg3529]

Poor girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@donnahaynes138]

"It's like there's a hole that I can't fill." 😢

[@braelyn3281]

purging bread is so dangerous woah

[@Tmcsinger91]

I can relate to this

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

We hope you are alright! 💖

[@Tmcsinger91]

Yes I’m alright thanks 😊

[@whitewolf958]

I felt so bad for kat she had this and she wanted to do things but she couldn't because Tara I love Tara and stuff but kat couldn't do enything

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

What exactly do you mean that she could not do anything because of Tara?

[@balletcalz2201]

bread is so hard to purge omfg

[@manifestedqu33n]

My names Kat and I’m dealing with the same thing and anorexic ooof

[@anna-mariaangelova2318]

I'm a ballerina now and I suffer from anorexia, but when I was little and watching the show I didn't even realize what it was like to have an eating disorder😔

[@Lucy-gl6gr]

I watched this when i was 10, now im 15 and ive got an ed. I dont throw up but i cant eat

[@vale04bc]

I hope you get well soon, you can do this, reach for help, talk to a friend or family, good luck you got this💕🧚🏻

[@N0va1111]

Wait these are actual episodes. I thought the episodes finished. Alright I'm going into NETFLIX RIGHT NOW

[@tinaandersen3270]

Tuaha Scott well. I didnt even know this was real.

[@juliannagk9079]

Netflix removed a lot of the episodes and it really sucks

[@janedoex1398]

Heart failure, arrythmia, spend 290k on food and 80 k on teeth, 5 autoimmune disorders, a digestive tract that doesn't react to nerve signals anymore etc etc.BEAUTIFUL.

[@Lunaria73]

Uhh i'm 14 and already had to stay in hospitals 2 times because of bulimia

[@mjcoregidor4301]

Oh god I didn't know until I searched and educate myself.

[@kate7528]

Wich episode is this??

[@DarkNightcore4Life]

What ep was this?

[@elizabethsteele1102]

This is so unrealistic. Nobody choses to purge bread that shit is sooo hard to do. Especially with non water

[@Breeza98xo]

This from 2010 and was a tv show it’s the about the bread it’s about the disease

[@VodkaMutini413]

I never understood how she could purge a whole bag of bread when I cant even purge one slice. Most have been really painful😞

[@zoe1baby]

That was me when I was 18-21. I actually ended when I broke my neck in a swimming accident and became a quadriplegic and could not bother anymore. That’s one way to solve the problem permanently.

[@ellennnnm]

I’m so sorry :( I hope you’re doing okay

[@lexiedgrooms5361]

Hope I can be there Sunday I need a lot of prayer on me

[@rottedmolar]

the most unrealistic part is her binging bread sksk that shit is so hard to purge lmaooo

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

Who is your favorite character?

[@deadxemo1889]

I managed

[@rottedmolar]

Magic Potatoe not saying it’s impossible lmao i’ve done it, it’s just hard ?

[@deadxemo1889]

@@rottedmolar I know, I just drink a lot of water

[@simsu1627]

Which season and episode is this?

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

This is the 3 episode of the 3 season "second chance". You will always find the episode mentioned at the beginning of the video. 😘

[@rebeccamiller4872]

a sammy shaped hole! 😭

[@dapper_rose9347]

This show isn't on Netflix anymore, I'm sad.

[@elsaandrosemary6622]

That other brunette girl is sooooooooo pretty!!!!

[@Lav3nd3rForest]

I think I was around 12 when I first watched this

[@clementinedaisy4013]

She sounds like Ruby rose

[@Tyler_Mills26]

The way her friend made a big deal about her eating eugh I wanted to smack her so hard like don't make a big deal out of it! It can make the person eating feel insecure because they're now eating food and that's now the focus. I feel like the friend could have gone about this a different way like just labelling her as bulimic isn't going to help especially if Kat doesn't think she's doing anything wrong! xxx

[@takeahintmrknowitall7038]

Please what eposode

[@isabelleaskew6256]

amal buble the bread scene is season 3 episode 3 idk about the other bits though

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

I dont remember this episode

[@yasminfaiz123]

what episode is thisb

[@isabelleaskew6256]

---- the bread scene is season 3 episode 3 the rest I don’t know probably various parts of season 3

[@laurendaley2503]

I hate that tv shows always make eating disorders last for 1 week and then they're gone, also that part when she is like 'your eating!' Always annoys the heck out of me.

[@ams1877]

Sammy. .

[@TaintedHeart247]

The ed in me got upset when the friend found out

[@aakansh45yearsago83]

How come she purged bread so easily?

[@yourmother5355]

I’m eating toast and peanut butter right now.

[@tinaandersen3270]

your mother I am eating dinner right now.

[@joehardson1121]

i think i have bulimia. i’m not sure though. i eat a lot. i steal food from my parents and they find out and shout at me. i try to stop but it’s so hard. i eat and i eat and i eat, i try to throw it up but it doesn’t work

[@alicjacichy5352]

You may have binge eating disorder, developing into bulimia. Bulimia is when you throw the food up.

[@maya-of8sk]

same girl youre not alone even tough im 2 years to late i feel like nowbody understands me

[@fortheshygirl4938]

I can relate.. in some ways

[@Lunaria73]

Anyone 2024?

[@danielabarrera6724]

I like to think my bulimia nervosa symptoms are easing but in retrospective you can objectively say that’s not true

[@Ghost__Reveries]

purging bread... smart choice lol

[@disneyfan101rocks]

woah how the hell did she not choke eating that much bread. 👁👄👁

[@Amanda---]

This looks like the same house the first season of the humans was filmed from??

[@angiechavez9482]

Nuuuuu not Kat!!

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

She will do it! She has a lot of support at her side.

[@billie68]

I've never heard of this "Dance Academy" before. I'm from the UK...what's it about? I want to watch it? I struggle between all 3 Bulimia...Binge and restrictions :(

[@soulfulmay]

It's an Australian show about a group of teens entering the best dance academy located in Sydney, all for them with different stories. The shows talks about many topics related to growing up, self image, discovering who you are, etc.

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

You explained that very nicely. With us you can watch all seasons for free and discover much more. Have fun looking 😊

[@BirdyMum]

Tara didn't mention the fact that it kills people. Many people. Ruptured esophagus, ruptured stomach, heart damage, extreme electrolyte disturbances, long term you can develop throat and esophageal cancer. I have endoscopies every 2 years because after many years of bulimia and two smaller oeophageal tears I'm so high risk for cancer, I'm 31 now. The recognised death rate for bulimia is just below that of anorexia, and considering how many bulimics go undiagnosed who knows how high the death rate a totally is? Out of the people I went inpatient with years ago more of the bulimcs than anorexics eventually died by suicide, and sudden heart failure was the second cause. It's so downplayed as an ED.

[@ladolcevita2991]

Who wrote this script!!

[@DanceAcademyOfficial]

Do you mean the general script of the series?

[@heathercombs8170]

@@DanceAcademyOfficial yes I am wondering that?

[@tinaandersen3270]

So dance academy is a real show?

[@mmoonicaaa9384]

tina andersen no

[@mmoonicaaa9384]

THey are acting

[@paulasanchez9179]

is based in a real story of the writer of the show

[@miraculoustalesofobliviousness]

Ok, is kat actually bulimic in the series?? I haven’t finished watching it yet

[@paulasanchez9179]

@@miraculoustalesofobliviousness she was

[@bby04]

i don’t remember this in the show 🤔

[@lailajade7146]

•BeyondTheScene • neither do i

[@isabelleaskew6256]

•BeyondTheScene • it’s season 3 it’s on Netflix now

[@kittybird7002]

The one thing I can't believe is that this is PG FOR KIDS it introduces eating disorders to young children, it's brilliantly written but as long as it sends a message to NOT binge and purge or stop eating I'm fine with it

[@hullomate3063]

kittybird 3.0 As far as awareness goes, it is a good age to start introducing the topic. I started to develop anorexia when I was eleven, and if I’d have been educated about eating disorders sooner, I might have recognised that I needed help. Yes, it is a hard topic to discuss, but it’s very important. Eating disorders can develop at young ages and people need to be educated about them.