Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Dance Nation Content Disclosure

 IU Theatre + Dance’s production of Dance Nation includes the following: 

• Ample use of artificial blood
• Use of coarse language discussing sex and genitals
• Recurring use of profanity
• Portrayals of non-suicidal self-injury

The following is more information about each element mentioned in the initial content disclosure.

More information about the use of artificial blood:

Dance Nation uses artificial blood. This includes blood that gets on skin and clothing, from both injury and menstruation. 

More information about the use of coarse language:

Dance Nation uses coarse language to discuss sex and genitals. This includes the use of the words “pussy,” “cunt,” “cock,” “dick,” and “fuck.”

More information about the use of profanity:

Dance Nation frequently uses profanity. This includes the words “shit,” “ass,” “bitch,” “fuck,” “motherfucking,” “dick,” “cunt,” “cock,” and “prick.”  

More information about the portrayal of non-suicidal self-injury:

Dance Nation portrays moments of non-suicidal self-injury, specifically biting one’s own arm and drawing blood.