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does strength training make dancers bulky? (spoiler: no—but underfueling could be your downfall)
“Bulky” is the word many dancers use when they worry their lines will change—or that muscle gain will outpace what reads well onstage. I...

Melissa
Oct 213 min read


letting go of sugar guilt
If there’s one nutrient that gets dancers spinning in circles (and not the good kind), it’s sugar. Somewhere along the way, sugar got...

Melissa
Jul 13 min read


let's talk about sugar
What dancers need to know about sugar, energy, and fueling smartly—not fearfully.

Melissa
Jun 143 min read


what kind of support do dancers REALLY need?
Dancers need more than discipline and technique—they need support systems that prioritize fuel, flexibility, and long-term well-being. Learn what real support looks like for dancers, parents, teachers, and health professionals.

Melissa
Jun 32 min read


protein: a dancer's reality check
Learn how much protein dancers actually need to support strength, recovery, and energy—without crowding out other nutrients essential for performance.

Melissa
Apr 153 min read


3 things getting me through the spring season (as a dancer + nutritionist)
A personal peek at what’s grounding, fueling, and supporting me right now. Spring is beautiful… and busy. Between rehearsals, schedule...

Melissa
Apr 113 min read


3 signs you're not eating enough for your schedule
Constantly sore, tired, or distracted in class? These 3 signs may mean you're not eating enough to support your training—and here's how to f

Melissa
Mar 212 min read


supplements for dancers - the hard truths
Are supplements really necessary for dancers? Before spending money on powders and pills, learn the hard truths about supplements, when they

Melissa
Feb 123 min read


sleep, nutrition, performance
Dancers are constantly seeking ways to optimize their performance, improve recovery, and maintain long-term health. While training...

Melissa
Jan 314 min read


performance nutrition: a MUST for dance education
Discover why nutrition and anatomy education is essential for dancers. Learn how dance studios can empower young dancers with the knowledge

Melissa
Jan 134 min read


what dancers cannot control during casting season: embracing food freedom + letting go
Casting season can stir up a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, and sometimes frustration. As dancers, it’s natural to want to control eve

Melissa
Oct 1, 20242 min read


what dancers can control during casting season: focus on fueling, self-care, and balance
Casting season can bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes stress. While it’s easy to get caught up in factors that feel out of your c

Melissa
Sep 24, 20243 min read


build resilience with nutrition: performance season prep
Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...

Melissa
Sep 17, 20244 min read


fueling your summer dance program: why a flexible nutrition plan is essential
Picture this: it's the peak of summer, the studio feels like an oven, and you're drenched in sweat. You're only halfway through the day, but

Melissa
Apr 22, 20242 min read


dancers + caffeine: a helpful combo?
While caffeine consumption has become deeply ingrained in our daily routines, it's essential to recognize that it's NOT a requirement to get

Melissa
Feb 8, 20244 min read


it's audition season... now what?
Welp, it’s that time of year yet again: Audition Season. No matter the type - cattle call, private, invitation only, open company class, fre

Melissa
Dec 31, 20236 min read


too busy to eat?
Life as a dancer is a whirlwind of activity, from early morning rehearsals to late-night performances, leaving little time for those all-imp

Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read


set the stage for your season: a blueprint for success
Picture this: You're a dancer about to step onto the stage. Would you ever rush out in your costume without any rehearsal or preparation? Su

Melissa
Sep 5, 20233 min read


the caffeine buzz ☕
Caffeine - love it, hate it, need it, avoid it - whatever your relationship is with caffeine it’s helpful to understand what it is, how it c

Melissa
Aug 2, 20233 min read


stepping onstage with the right foot
Performing this time of year can certainly bring back memories - or nightmares - of ages past. What I didn’t realize during those bygone yea

Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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