The Healthy Dancer®
Online training developed by a dancer, for dancers. Learn the fundamentals of dance nutrition. Heal from dancer diet culture, master the unique balance between proactive fueling and intuitive eating, and create nourishing meals & snacks to leverage your performance. Monthly and annual membership opportunities available.
Nourish The Healthy Dancer®
Self-study course designed to teach dancers how to integrate nutrition science and the foundations of Performance Nutrition without obsessing over food.
Dance Nutrition on YouTube
Weekly videos answering your top nutrition questions for dancers.
Healing Your Relationship with Food & Body
HAES, Weight Bias, Body Liberation
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Nutrition for Dancers
Dance Masterclass
Learn to dance with the world’s greatest artists. Dance Masterclasses for all skill levels, taught by the top dancers & choreographers of our time.
Food Allergies
Food allergies can be challenging when navigating meals and snacks. To learn more about common allergens, click here. This downloadable guide will also provide helpful advice.
The Bloated Belly Whisperer, a book written by dietitian Tamara Freuman, provides an in-depth look into stomach distress and how to overcome it.
Monash University offers a handy pocket tool for identifying FODMAP-friendly foods for those struggling with IBS. Kate Scarlata offers delicious FODMAP-friendly recipes and tips
Recovering from Injury
Dancers who are recovering from an injury may experience immense feelings of isolation. Seeking emotional support from licensed professionals can help manage this challenging time. The Actors’ Fund provides a wonderful resource to professional dancers dealing with a significant injury.
When injured, dancers may remain vulnerable to the heavy financial burden of medical care. The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is a New York-based facility offering services from health screenings to physical therapy. The facility accepts health insurance and provides financial assistance to professional dancers and pre-professional dance students.
Mental Health for Performing Artists
As dancers strive to perfect an imperfect art, they remain vulnerable to an all-or-nothing mindset stemming from unrealistic goals of perfectionism. This mindset can have negative consequences on a dancer’s mental and physical well-being. The following articles provide insight into how dancers can overcome such feelings:
When this perfectionist-type mindset is transferred on to a dancer’s food choices and body image, disordered eating can result. What starts as a means to improve performance often leads to burnout and exhaustion. The following articles offer additional information about disordered eating habits:
- Dance Magazine | Eating Disorders in Dance
- Biscuit Ballerina© | Disordered Eating
- Dance Magazine | Are You Too Healthy?
Mental health counseling provides a helpful tool for dancers. If you’re interested in seeking counseling, make sure it’s from a licensed professional. The following links offer sources credentialed sources for help:
- The Actors Fund
- Amy Pope-Latham, Certified EMDR Therapist with Coastal Beaches Therapy
- Dr. Rachel Goldman
- The Emily Program
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Restrictive dieting is an extreme measure to lose weight. Dancers who follow low-calorie diets risk consequences like the loss of muscle mass, reductions in energy, increased risk for injury, and vulnerability to burnout. Consider these tips for overcoming restrictive dieting.
- National Eating Disorders Association
- What Is Normal Eating? A helpful tool developed by Ellyn Satter
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