A NOTE: In my practice, weight loss is a neutral physiological outcome — not a moral goal or a prerequisite for worth, health, or performance. It’s also not a realistic outcome if someone is not, at the very least, meeting their daily nutrition requirements. Any reason someone pursues weight loss deserves clarity, not judgment. At the same time, I’ve seen how oversimplified, aggressive approaches to weight loss often create more harm than help, especially in active and high

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

Did you know that the energy requirements (often stated in calorie numbers) you see listed for the average person, or even the average athle