If you’re training consistently — whether that’s dance, lifting, running, or a mix — there are times when energy seems harder to access. You might notice: stamina dipping earlier than usual focus fading faster on long days soreness lingering longer recovery feeling “off,” even though your routine hasn’t changed Often, this leads people to assume they’re doing something wrong. But during high-demand periods, energy challenges aren’t always about effort or motivation. They’re o

Why Vitamin D Matters in Dance Vitamin D plays an essential role in: bone health muscle function immune support For dancers, this matters not only for day-to-day performance — but for injury prevention and career longevity. Dance places repeated stress on the skeletal system through jumping, landing, and high training volume. Vitamin D helps support the systems that allow the body to adapt to this stress over time.  Why Winter Is a Risk Window Vitamin D is synthesized in the

We’ve all heard the term “superfood.” It’s a shiny label slapped on açaí bowls, goji berries, turmeric lattes, kale, and avocado toast — usually with the implication that these foods are somehow magically better than others.

In this guest post, Lori offers a behind-the-scenes look at life as a traveling showgirl and continually training ballerina. This isn’t a highlight reel or a “perfect routine.” It’s an honest reflection on what it actually takes to fuel, move, rest, and adapt when your schedule changes week to week and your body is your livelihood.

This year I'll be digging deeper into some micronutrients and other aspects of performance nutrition that are vital for dancers to know and understand. As I share with all dancers I interact with, we have an innate need to understand the WHY for nutrition before we'll even attempt the WHAT and the HOW. Let's get started! why iron matters for dancers Iron plays a key role in transporting oxygen throughout the body. For dancers, this directly affects: stamina across long rehear

This report presents the findings of an anonymous survey conducted in October 2025 among dancers, parents/caregivers, dance teachers/directors, and dance medicine professionals.

“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...

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.

Ballet’s future isn’t tied to one body type. Discover why true body diversity, fueling, and support—not size alone—are key to dancer longevity and artistry.

Learn how much protein dancers actually need to support strength, recovery, and energy—without crowding out other nutrients essential for performance.

Discover what most dancers are never told about nutrition—from fueling myths to performance-boosting truths. It’s time to dance strong, not

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

As dancers, the fall season can be a whirlwind of rehearsals, performances, and increased demands on your body. With so much going on, your

Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...

You’ve just finished a very busy, very stressful few weeks that culminated in the absolute best performance high you’ve ever experienced. No

The curtain has fallen on another mesmerizing holiday performance season. You’re now caught in a whirlwind of emotions—elation from the appl

As we find ourselves getting deeper into Nutcracker season, the stage is set for both seasoned performers and budding talents to shine. Howe

Calories are a topic of constant discussion in the world of food and nutrition. However, amid the countless conversations, myths and misunde

Calories. They seem to be everywhere, don't they? From food labels to Google searches, Reels, TikTok, and countless other sources. Let's emb

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a term frequently tossed around in discussions about health and obesity. But what exactly is BMI, and does it tr