Food should be enjoyable, even the healthy food you eat should be tasty and satisfying. Along the same lines, the way you approach food shouldn’t be overly rigid. Having rules around food might make you feel more stressed when it
Dorm snacks for the college dancer…
Living in a dorm can definitely be a transition. You go from having food readily available in your family’s kitchen to waiting until the dining hall is open and then walk across campus for breakfast. You have to put a
Start your new season on the right foot.
As dancers, we often have high hopes when a new season rolls around… ‘This is going to be my best season yet. I’ll get more opportunities, I’m going to improve, get cast in this role, get offered a job with
Dancer Inspiration : Jeanette Kakareka
To kick off The Whole Dancer “Summer Inspiration Series” here are some insights from professional dancer Jeanette Kakareka of English National Ballet. We asked Jeanette to share what makes her a “Whole Dancer” and her path to that place. Here’s
Is coffee destroying your bones?
Dancer’s are a notorious set of coffee drinkers. This is seen even in nasty eating disordered stereotypes that suggest we just drink black coffee and consume little else. You all know that food is essential to your life and energy
Your pre – performance food and fuel plan!
Having a pre – show eating plan is so important to help you avoid the dressing room sugar traps – hello sugar, candy, cookies, sweets! While those things are easy to pop into your mouth, they are not the best
From The Dancer’s Best Body Program to Paid Company Contract
Imagine opening your email and seeing your first paid dancing offer! The feeling is incomparable – that sense of accomplishment after SO MANY YEARS of work – it’s pure joy, elation! Your hard work has finally paid off. You start to really
Protein Powder Roundup for Dancers
Protein Powder for Dancers Dancers ask about protein powder a lot. Being strapped for time often leads us to look for easy options for meals and snacks. This is likely a big part of why the protein powder question is