What Should Dancers Eat Before an Audition?
Auditions demand more than strong technique. They demand smart fueling. What you eat before an audition can impact your energy, focus, and ability to perform under pressure. Learn how to build a realistic audition fueling plan that supports your body without falling into diet culture traps.
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Dancers Need to Stop Weighing Themselves
Dancers are often taught to rely on the scale to stay “on track,” but body weight does not define health or performance. Tracking and body checking can fuel anxiety, disordered eating, and disconnect you from your body’s natural cues. This article explains why stepping away from the scale supports body trust, appetite regulation, and long-term well-being. You’ll also learn compassionate, non-scale ways to measure progress in your training and relationship with food.
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Should dancers eat less when not dancing?
Time away from the studio can feel unsettling for dancers, especially when routines change and movement decreases. Many dancers wonder if eating less during rest days or injuries is necessary or helpful. The truth is that fueling does not stop just because dancing does. This article explains how to nourish your body, protect your mental health, and support recovery when you are not actively dancing.
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Balanced and Guilt-Free Holiday Eating Tips for Dancers
Holiday meals can bring joy, connection, and tradition, but they can also feel stressful for dancers navigating food and body expectations. The combination of rich foods, disrupted routines, and social pressure can challenge even the most supportive relationship with food. This article provides practical, dancer-specific strategies to help you feel grounded, nourished, and satisfied during the holiday season.
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A Dancer’s Diet: Nutrition Supplements
Should dancers use protein powders? How about multivitamins? If not consuming a well-rounded diet that is sufficient in both calories and nutrients, dancers are at risk for developing key micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies. Before deciding whether or not you can benefit from a nutrition supplement, consider the following 5 tips.
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A Functional Approach to Food: Is It Better?
Functional and integrative nutrition approaches are popular among dancers but can be confusing and sometimes risky. While they often emphasize food as medicine, stress management, and sleep support, restrictive protocols can trigger disordered eating. Research shows limited evidence supporting functional diets, though some aspects, like lifestyle habits, can be beneficial. The key for dancers is to balance evidence-based guidance with enjoyment, culture, and the social role of food.
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