Summer Intensive - Dance Nutrition

Be A Summer Intensive Success Story. Throughout this 6-week intensive, you’ll connect with like-minded dancers who are interested in building sustainable career habits. Designed to supplement your current summer dance plans, The Healthy Dancer® Summer Intensive is 100% virtual.

Each week, you’ll dive into the stages of The Healthy Dancer® (outlined below). You’ll work alongside Rachel, utilizing exclusive resources and live Q+As. Additional workshops are offered and hosted by dance medicine professionals in the fields of injury prevention, injury recovery, conditioning, mental health, auditioning, and more. Performance masterclasses are hosted weekly by guest artists from your favorite professional companies worldwide.

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.

Meet Our Artists & Educators

30+ virtual workshops and masterclasses are pre-recorded and held throughout the summer. Masterclasses are taught by your favorite professional dancers from companies worldwide. Workshops cover topics in dancer nutrition, injury prevention, recovery, confidence, mental health in dance, auditions, conditioning, and more. Dancers have the opportunity to learn from an incredible lineup of professionals, including:

Here’s what you’ll get

30+ masterclasses and workshops covering topics around dancer nutrition, injury prevention, recovery, confidence, mental health in dance, auditions, conditioning, and more.
3-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 accountability group with your fellow dance peers & myself.
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 build sustainable eating habits.

✓ You are ready to respect and nourish your body.

✓ You are looking to energize your performance.

✓ 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.

This Program Is NOT For You If…

✗ You want unsustainable solutions that lead to burnout.

✗ You are not looking to make lifelong transformations in your food choices or body image.

✗ You are not willing to put down the calorie counter.

✗ You have recently been diagnosed with an eating disorder and are not consecutively working with a licensed medical professional. Please contact Rachel for more support.

FAQs

What’s The Timeline?

Once you register, you’ll receive your welcome packet and a preliminary schedule. The program begins on July 5th and ends on August 14th.

How Does it work?

Upon registration, you will receive a welcome packet with your workshop and masterclass schedule. Starting in July, you will receive weekly emails that contain all the necessary resources for each week’s classes. Upon registration, you will also have access to 24/7 email support and a complimentary copy of The Healthy Dancer® Survival Guide: Summer Intensive Edition, which will help you prepare for any other intensives you attend.

Who is it for?

Dancers of all ages, all backgrounds, and all levels who are interested in building sustainable habits that support a lifelong dance career. Whether you’re currently enrolled in a Summer Intensive or not, The Healthy Dancer® is a virtual supplemental program that is designed to elevate your training and optimize your well-being.

How much does it cost?

The entire 6-week program is $175.00. Early-bird registration opens in April at a discounted rate of $125.00. Yup, I know… this is probably the least expensive summer intensive out there!

What’s Your Refund Policy?

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. I want you to be happy, and therefore, if you feel that this program is not for you, refunds are possible. But you’ll have to request your refund within the first 3 days of us working together.

My summer dance schedule is packed! How will I have time for this?

Due to the busy nature of most intensives, much of The Healthy Dancer® Summer Intensive is completed on your own time. However, a flexible approach allows you to utilize this program as the perfect supplement to your summer. Weekly workbooks offer activities to help unwind from a busy dance day. All workshops and masterclasses are pre-recorded and accessible at a time that works best for you (sip your favorite tea and tune in from the comfort of your bedroom!). For any live sessions missed, later access will be provided via recordings.

The Healthy Dancer® Guides