Dance as an Artist

Not drinking enough fluids— especially during the hot and humid summer months— can impact everything from stamina to flexibility. For pre-professional and professional dancers, a planned hydration strategy isn’t just helpful; it’s essential. This post dives deeper into rehydration therapy: when dancers need electrolytes, what types are best, and how to choose the right supplement for your schedule and sweat rate.

Beyond basic health, hydration can impact flexibility, stamina, and focus. Needless to say, proper hydration is essential for performance, recovery, and injury prevention. In this post, we’ll dive into everything dancers need to know about staying hydrated, without the obsession. You’ll learn how to assess your hydration needs, what to drink (and when), and practical tips to fuel your performance throughout dance classes, rehearsals, and intensives.

Breakfast cereals — and carbs in general — can have a place in a dancer’s balanced, performance-supportive diet. In this article, we’ll challenge the myths, explore how cereal can fuel your dancing, and walk through how to optimize your bowl to align with your unique goals, all while enjoying your food, guilt-free.

Practical hunger is one of the five hunger cues that dancers can work to identify throughout any given day. Unlike more obvious hunger cues like stomach pains, practical hunger relies on flexible meal planning to prevent extremes. It’s a key tenet of The Healthy Dancer®, and it supports performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

From calorie-counting apps to color-coded food systems, many of today’s so-called “wellness” tools promise to help you eat smarter, manage your weight, or develop healthier habits. But look closer, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: restriction disguised as lifestyle advice. I previously unpacked how clean eating glorifies restriction. I’ve also shared a how-to guide for identifying five red flags of ‘anti-diet food freedom’ fraud. However, while the branding evolves, the harm persists, and this article reveals three key fundamentals you should be aware of regarding these trends.