australian cheerleaders have been tells today to cover up their midriffs under calls by sport organisations , as they claim it encourages people to be self - conscious . nerine cooper , secretary of gymnastics melbourne , told the daily telegraph , " we don ' t wanted students to feels under pressure to drop money because of dress . " lisa ince , head of sydney professional performers , disagreed . " it ' s ridiculous really , if the thoughts is that a midriff is offensive , then every dance school and athletics club would face the same restrictions , " she said . the prohibition will affect about 150 groups registered with volleyball australia .
Lisa Ince is the chief of Sydney Professional Dancers.