The primary responsibility of a dance critic is to provide an objective evaluation of a dance performance. This means that they should strive to be fair and impartial in their assessment of the work, and to avoid letting their personal biases influence their writing.

Dance critics should be honest and forthright in their criticism, but they should also respect the privacy of the dancers and choreographers. They should avoid using inflammatory or derogatory language, and they should strive to be fair and impartial in their assessment of the work.

Dance critics can balance the need for honesty with the need for respect by being constructive in their criticism. This means that they should focus on providing feedback that is helpful and actionable, rather than simply tearing down the work. They should also avoid using personal attacks or making generalizations about the dancers or choreographers.

Unethical dance criticism can have a number of negative consequences, including damaging the reputation of the dancers and choreographers, discouraging people from attending dance performances, and creating a hostile environment for dance artists.

Dance critics can promote a more ethical and respectful environment for dance criticism by adopting a code of ethics, providing training and education for aspiring dance critics, and engaging in dialogue with dancers and choreographers.