First, I’ll say that there absolutely are situations where a dancer would be in need of straight up nutrition support. Any time a dancer is working through a diagnosed eating disorder, they should be working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
In order to dance at a high level, you need to fuel yourself strategically. There’s lots of value in making thoughtful, sports-nutrition-focused food choices. However, for perfectionistic, type-A dancers, it can be a slippery slope into disordered or unhealthy eating.
First, let’s get into what “successful” in dance even means. The good news is that it’s totally unique to you and you get to decide what it means. Your definition of success in dance may also change over time. For
Tamisha, tell us a little bit about your dance history and background. Originally hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, I began my formal journey at Ballet Tech, where I received training under the guidance of Eliot Feld. I furthered my education
To ensure you’re dancing at your highest possible level during an intensive, create and maintain optimal nutrition. By prioritizing adequate and supportive fuel, you’ll dance with more energy, focus, and strength. By fueling yourself with intention you’ll do your best
Tell us a bit about your dance background growing up and share what made you stick with dancing. Ever since I could talk, whenever anyone asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I told them I wanted
At The Whole Dancer, building community is one of our big goals. Our ambassadors are an integral part of helping us build a vibrant and supportive community in the dance world. This post shares a bit about those inspiring humans
The love — how it starts. In the beginning, dance is about joy. You love to do it, so you take more classes and spend more time in the studio. At some point you may decide you’re going to pursue
Our bodies are working for us. Just like you should trust your body, your body wants to trust you and the decisions you’re making. Building trust in your body is a process for anyone, but for a dancer, it’s perhaps
Every single week (if I’m being honest, almost every day), I’m connecting with clients who are going through the audition process. The dancers I work with are at every stage in their careers. I’m working with 17-year-olds going through it