Empower. With. Experience.

Violet Bleger is a Colorado native and student at the Nutmeg Conservatory of the Arts in Torrington, Connecticut. Bleger started working with Rachel through The Healthy Dancer when recovering from a personal experience with disordered eating. 

A message from Violet: I still have days where I struggle with food guilt or body negativity but the knowledge I learned from Rachel has stuck. I can confidently say that I am becoming physically stronger, improving technically as a dancer, and ready to embark on the journey as a TTP ambassador!

Zoey Taylor is a Canadian dancer and recent graduate from the renowned Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester. Prior to that, she spent years training with Ultimate Dance Company, honing her technique across multiple styles, and attended a performing arts high school where she deepened her understanding of movement and performance. Zoey remains dedicated to refining her skills and exploring new opportunities within the dance industry.

Sofia Mammaro is a psychobiology student at UCLA with a deep passion for nutrition, movement, and fostering a positive relationship with food. As a former pre-professional ballet dancer with Balletto di Roma and a participant in summer intensives at La Scala and the Opera Theater, Mammaro understands firsthand the challenges dancers face in properly fueling their bodies. After overcoming my her struggles with an eating disorder, Mammaro is committed to helping dancers develop a healthier, more sustainable approach to nutrition. 

A message from Sofia: As a TTP ambassador, I hope to continue advocating for balanced nutrition, dismantling harmful diet culture in the dance world, and helping performers build nourishing habits that support both their artistry and well-being.

Sofiia Stoieva hails from Ukraine, where she lived for 15 years. Since  the war began, Stoieva left the country in search of a new path to dance safely. After a year travelling around the Europe, Stoieva landed at the Joffrey Ballet school in New York. During this time, Stoieva crafted new roots, relearning how to dance, how to communicate and the most importantly — how to stay nourished in a new environment. 

A message from Sofia:: I began late— at 12 years old when most teachers said it’s too late. I never gave up on myself. My dreams and determination brought me to the biggest city that I’m passionate about, and I only can wonder what is waiting for me in the future.

Sadie Mello-Potvin is a student at Salve Regina University, and training at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet. 

Kyla Joyce is a dancer and choreographer from Ontario, Canada. Currently living in San Francisco while attending the Alonzo King Lines Ballet Training Program. As a passionate and driven dancer, Kyla strives to bring the power of movement to others. 

A message from Kyla: I strongly believes that everyone has a place within dance. I’m eager to continue finding balance in my own life.

Sage Gendreau-Distler is a pre-professional dancer from Massachusetts and about to begin training at École supérieure de ballet du Québec. She has attended summer intensives at American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and The Martha Graham School. As a TTP Ambassador, Sage continues to discover the most effective ways to fuel for enjoyable, strong training!

Skylar Buser Is an aspiring choreographer, health educator, and creative entrepreneur currently studying commercial dance and nutrition science. Her insatiable curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit drive her to constantly explore, create and grow. Deeply inspired by nature, animals and the people around her, Skylar channels her creativity into many outlets beyond dance. From making digital and handcrafted art to writing songs and experimenting in the kitchen, she always finds ways to turn inspiration into meaningful action. For her, every step, every idea, every creation is part of something bigger.