Dance as an Artist

The Healthy Dancer® encompasses a 6-step approach that does exactly this: guides dancers in building the behavioral changes needed to support their relationships with food and maintain a healthy body image. But even for seasoned professionals, the challenge isn’t just to make behavioral changes, it’s to sustain them. Let’s uncover the most common reasons why dancers struggle to sustain behavioral change— especially concerning food and body image, and how to overcome them.

Dance is an art form that demands immense physicality, mental focus, and creative expression. Behind the glamour and beauty of dance lies a unique and demanding lifestyle that is essential for dancers to maintain and excel in their craft. In this blog post, we will explore what it truly means to be a healthy dancer and why I’ve devoted my entire career to teaching dancers how to become The Healthy Dancer®. What is The Healthy Dancer®? Empowering dancers with knowledge…

Are you having difficulty honoring your fullness cues? Are you frustrated about constantly eating past a comfortable fullness? Do you find yourself “overeating” more times than not? In this post, we’ll discuss what it actually means to feel full after eating and how to regain the ability to feel when enough is actually enough.

Holidays can be stressful for dancers. Depending on your food relationship, you may experience stress with restrictive food rules or dealing with potentially triggering conversations about dieting and weight. Consider these tips to get you through your Holiday and Thanksgiving free from stress, anxiety, and food guilt.

Potatoes, whether mashed, fried, or baked, are a classic comfort food adored by many. But misinformation and circulating food fears often leave dancers wondering if potatoes are an okay addition to their meal plans. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the benefits of potatoes and share unique recipes that showcase their potential as a convenient and balanced meal.