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.

“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...

Imagine this: your teen dancer comes home after a long day of school and rehearsal, grabs a slice of cake, and sits down at the table. Before you can stop yourself, you say—“Shouldn’t you have something healthier?”

The power of flexibility, sustainability, and realistic fueling. When dancers come to me for nutrition support, one of the first things they ask is: “Can you just tell me exactly what to eat?”

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...

You’re drinking water—but still cramping, dragging mid-rehearsal, or feeling foggy? Let’s fix that.

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.

A personal peek at what’s grounding, fueling, and supporting me right now. Spring is beautiful… and busy. Between rehearsals, schedule...

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

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

Welcome to a new year filled with possibilities, fellow dancers! As the social media wave of New Year's Resolutions continues to roll throug

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

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

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

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

NSAIDs - can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Basically says every performance athlete ever. Well… what are they? NSAIDs are...