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snack prep is a must for dancers: tips for fueling performance
You're racing from your last rehearsal of the day to your teaching gig across town where you'll spend the next 4.5 hours teaching young,...
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Melissa
- Apr 22
- 2 min
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
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Melissa
- Feb 26
- 2 min
creatine... for dancers?
Creatine – a powerhouse composed of three amino acids (methionine, glycine, and arginine), plays a pivotal role in fueling muscle contractio
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Melissa
- Feb 8
- 4 min
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
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Melissa
- Feb 6
- 3 min
essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?
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Melissa
- Jan 9
- 4 min
rest. replenish. reconnect.
You’ve just finished a very busy, very stressful few weeks that culminated in the absolute best performance high you’ve ever experienced. No
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Melissa
- Dec 19, 2023
- 4 min
recovery nutrition: nurture your artistry
The curtain has fallen on another mesmerizing holiday performance season. You’re now caught in a whirlwind of emotions—elation from the appl
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Melissa
- Nov 17, 2023
- 3 min
navigating the holidays
As the holiday season unfolds, we say hello to limited daylight. We usher in a joyful stretch from Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day, a s
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Melissa
- Nov 8, 2023
- 3 min
performance nutrition: protein
Protein is a crucial component of a dancer's diet. It not only provides the energy needed to keep up with rigorous training and performances
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Melissa
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
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
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Melissa
- Oct 16, 2023
- 3 min
I'm injured... now what?
As we find ourselves getting deeper into Nutcracker season, the stage is set for both seasoned performers and budding talents to shine. Howe
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Melissa
- Oct 10, 2023
- 3 min
myth or fact: calorie edition
Calories are a topic of constant discussion in the world of food and nutrition. However, amid the countless conversations, myths and misunde
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Melissa
- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
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
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Melissa
- Sep 26, 2023
- 3 min
decoding bmi: what you need to know about body mass index
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
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Melissa
- Sep 19, 2023
- 3 min
fueling excellence: energy requirements for dancers
Did you know that the energy requirements (often stated in calorie numbers) you see listed for the average person, or even the average athle
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Melissa
- Aug 2, 2023
- 3 min
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
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Melissa
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min
prioritize your #2 💩
Not sure about y'all, but when I travel it's very apparent that my #2 becomes my #1 priority...
And yes, we're talking about bowel rhythm,
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Melissa
- Jun 21, 2023
- 3 min
the essential role of fats in performance nutrition
Fat - a word that often raises eyebrows and concerns when it comes to nutrition. But let’s set the record straight: eating fat does not make
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Melissa
- Jun 14, 2023
- 2 min
unlock the power of macronutrients: the mighty carbohydrate
In this blog post series, we'll dive into "The Big Three" macronutrients and explore how they support your performance nutrition. Today, we’
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Melissa
- May 30, 2023
- 3 min
performance nutrition 101
Welcome to the world of performance nutrition, a science and practice that focuses on fueling your body with the right nutrients to enhance
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