Be A Summer Intensive Success Story
Join The Healthy Dancer® Summer Intensive and connect with driven, like-minded dancers committed to building sustainable habits for a thriving dance career. This 6-week, fully virtual experience is designed to seamlessly complement your summer training while guiding you through the transformative stages of The Healthy Dancer® framework—empowering you with the tools, strategies, and support to elevate your performance and well-being.
Each week, you’ll work directly with Rachel to access exclusive resources and interactive live Q&A sessions tailored to your unique dance journey. Deepen your learning through bonus workshops led by qualified dance medicine experts, covering essential topics like injury prevention, recovery strategies, body confidence, mental wellness, and audition preparation. You’ll also unlock a robust library of on-demand masterclasses—including ballet, pointe, conditioning, and more—taught by elite guest artists from world-renowned dance companies.
The Healthy Dancer Framework
- Dismantle Dancer Diet Culture– Learn how to reject the diet mentality and follow a non-restrictive approach to fueling the body.
- Make Peace With Food– Remove the morality around your food choices to cultivate a positive emotional experience at mealtimes.
- The Road to Body Confidence– Challenge unrealistic body ideals by learning 3 fundamental tools to neutralize self-talk, appreciate the vast capacities of your dancing body, and build resilience to toxic messages of dancer diet culture.
- Nutrition Without Obsession– Dive into the fundamentals of gentle nutrition and how to apply this knowledge in a way that supports both your physical health and mental well-being.
- Implement Performance Nutrition– Dive into nutrition-specific topics like proactive fueling for pre- and post-performance and nutrition for injury prevention and injury recovery.
- Build Sustainable Habits- Learn how to continue the work of building competence in your relationships with both food and body throughout the upcoming year.
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Meet Our Artists & Educators
30+ virtual workshops and dance masterclasses are made accessible throughout the summer. Dancers have the opportunity to learn from an incredible lineup of industry professionals, including:
Here’s what you’ll get
- 30+ dance masterclasses and workshops covering areas like body image, mental health, injury recovery, and more.
- 5-month exclusive access to a video library of all masterclasses and workshops.
- Over 150 pages of content are shared weekly throughout the 6-week program with daily accountability activities.
- Q&A sessions with your dance dietitian, Rachel.
- Opportunities for individualized support and attention.
- Access to a private question forum with fellow dance peers.
- A complimentary copy of The Healthy Dancer® Survival Guide plus additional discounts.
This Program Is For You If…
✓ You’re looking to elevate your summer intensive training.
✓ You want to take advantage of your time— sharpening your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
✓ You want to build supportive eating habits that energize your performance.
✓ You are ready to respect and nourish your body.
✓ You are ready to finally enjoy your favorite foods without guilt.
✓ You want to stop the obsessive thinking about food.
✓ You like the idea of working with other dancers to collectively build sustainable habits.
Summer Intensive FAQs
The entire 6-week program is $175.00. Early-bird registration opens in April at a discounted rate of $125.00. I know… this is the most economical summer dance intensive out there!
Summer Intensive season is busy for dancers! That’s why The Healthy Dancer® Summer Intensive is completed on your own time. A flexible yet guided approach allows you to utilize this program in a way that supports your schedule. Weekly workbooks offer activities to help unwind from a busy dance day. All workshops and masterclasses are recorded and accessible at a time that works best for you (sip your favorite tea and tune in from the comfort of your bedroom!). Weekly office hours are live, but if you cannot make it, we’ll schedule a follow up to review what was missed.
Once registered, you’ll receive your welcome packet and a preliminary schedule. The program begins on June 30th and ends on August 10th.
Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis. I want you to be satisfied with the program, so if you feel it’s not the right fit, you can request a refund within the first 3 days of our work together. Please note that refunds will be subject to a processing fee.
The Healthy Dancer® Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 15 and up. The program is an ideal option for:
- Pre-professional dancers enrolled in summer intensives.
- Professional dancers on summer layoff.
- Dance students on summer break.
- Any dancer healing from physical injury.
- Any dancer navigating recovery in their relationship with food.
Not sure if this is right for you?
Let’s chat!
