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This research paper examines the relationship between social support and self-esteem in dancers. The study aimed to investigate the influence of social support on dancers' self-esteem, an area that has received limited attention in the existing literature. A sample of 100 professional dancers aged between 18 and 35 was recruited through purposeful and snowball sampling techniques. Two inventories, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Oslo Social Support Scale, were used to assess self-esteem and social support, respectively. Descriptive and correlation analyses were conducted to analyze the data. The results revealed a positive correlation between social support and self-esteem (r = 0.267, p < 0.01), supporting the hypothesis and previous research findings. Dancers who perceived higher levels of social support reported higher self-esteem. The implications of the study suggest that social support plays a significant role in strengthening dancers' self-perceptions and overall well-being. The dance community provides dancers with a sense of acceptance, belongingness, and validation, which contribute to positive self-perceptions and increased self-esteem. However, the study has certain limitations, including a specific sample from a particular region and reliance on self-report measures. Future research should aim to include a more diverse and representative sample to enhance the generalizability of the findings. Additionally, the use of objective measures and a combination of methodologies could provide a deeper understanding of emotional regulation, social support, and self-esteem in dance. Longitudinal studies could explore temporal dynamics and causal relationships between these variables over time. Qualitative research methods may provide a more nuanced understanding of dancers' experiences with emotional regulation, social support, and self-esteem. In conclusion, this study highlights the positive relationship between social support and self-esteem in dancers. The findings emphasize the importance of social support within the dance community in shaping dancers' self-perceptions and overall well-being. The research contributes to the existing knowledge on the psychological aspects of dance and calls for further investigation into the complex interplay between emotional regulation, social support, and self-esteem in dancers.