australian mascots have been told today to give up their midriffs under calls by gymnastics associations , as they believe it encourages girls to be self - conscious . nerine austin , director of gymnastics australia , told the sunday newspaper , " we don ' t want guys to feel under pressured to lose weight because of uniforms . " lisa ince , chief of sydney professional dancers , agreed . " it ' s ridiculous really , if the meaning is that a sequined is evil , then every dance school and athletics program would face the same regulations , " she said . the law will impact about 150 teams lodged with gymnastics australia .
Lisa Ince is the chief of Sydney Professional Dancers.