Has your stretching started to feel like the same old routine to you? Have you injured yourself, or feel nagging strain, while...
After giving it your all in performance, class or auditions, your muscles need some love. Gentle stretching after physical exertion helps to...
All the recipes below have been developed and tested by Emily Harrison, registered dance dietitian. The kale salad and the smoothie recipe...
As dancers, we despise the idea of being injured and having to take time off. But what does “time off” really mean?...
For dancers, their feet are some of their most prized possessions. Dancers bend them, stretch them, turn on them and jump on...
Pesticides: What You Should Know Pesticides and herbicides control unwanted insects and weeds, but they also affect beneficial insects like bees and...
Dancers can be deficient in Calcium and Vitamin D. Find out more: Adequate calcium is needed throughout one’s lifespan. We all know it is...
Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to use powders, drinks, shakes or amino acid supplements or should they just eat...
Nutrition information and mis-information is all over the internet and popular media. It’s easy to get a copy of the latest diet...
Ballet is a physically demanding art form for both males and females. Just as male dancers require powerful upper body, core, back...
#1. Summer Intensives. This is pretty obvious, but essential. There are some awesome summer intensive programs for dancers of all ages out there...
While the Internet and the popular media are not always my first choice for quality nutrition advice, I was pleasantly surprised at...
Pre-wrapped or homemade bars can be a great choice for a quick and portable snack. With all the claims on the labels,...
It’s no surprise that the current craze in fitness is dance-inspired workouts. Throughout the years, the dancer’s graceful yet athletic body has...
The dietary supplement industry is estimated to be worth between $23 billion and $32 billion per year and growing1,2. Recent headlines report...
Finally lose those extra pounds by simply shifting the way we think about our food choices – No calorie counting required. By...
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Dance students new to pointe are always excited. They’ve been watching their favorite ballerinas since they...
Jump start your metabolism with these quick and easy breakfast ideas. By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD in collaboration with Jessica...
How to start the new season looking and feeling your very best. By Christine Dion of Mode Dion. Back to school means...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD of The Centre for Dance Nutrition. www.dancernutrition.com As a dietitian for dancers and a former...
By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. Who is an athletic trainer? The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) defines Athletic Trainers (AT) as...
By Katherine Moore of Dance Informa. To many young people, summer means endless days of freedom, ice cream and time to relax....