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barriers to nutrition support in the dance community: a fall 2025 survey
This report presents the findings of an anonymous survey conducted in October 2025 among dancers, parents/caregivers, dance teachers/directors, and dance medicine professionals.
Melissa
Nov 12, 20258 min read
aesthetics vs. health: what matters more in dance?
Aesthetics are subjective. Health is essential. Here’s why fueling, recovery, and strength—not appearance—create the stamina, artistry, and consistency directors count on.
Melissa
Oct 2, 20254 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 1, 20253 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 21, 20252 min read
unraveling the myths about calories: part 3: the science behind why calories don’t count (like you think they do)
Dancers, are you obsessed with calorie counting? Here’s why that mindset might be holding back your performance—and what to focus on instead
Melissa
Jan 16, 20255 min read
understanding low energy availability (LEA): a guide for dancers and athletes
Learn about Low Energy Availability (LEA) and how it impacts dancers and athletes. Discover actionable tips for energy balance, performance
Melissa
Jan 2, 20254 min read
pulling the curtain back on calories
Calories. They seem to be everywhere, don't they? From food labels to Google searches, Reels, TikTok, and countless other sources. Let's emb
Melissa
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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