This is such a common question, and in an environment where you’re surrounded by a lot of people who are undereating, it can be very hard to know. Am I eating enough? A 2020 study indicated that over 50% of
What exactly is a food relationship and why does it matter? Simply put: the way you’re relating to food is your “food relationship.” It may seem like something weird to think about or talk about, but revising food relationships is
There are some common nutrition traps dancers have a tendency to fall into at some point on their journeys. It’s not something to feel badly about, but it is important to recognize if you’re getting into these unhelpful habits. Your
When you embark on audition season, there’s a big goal: get a job. In an ideal case, the job would also be paid. That’s the starting-out dream for many dancers. However, as you know, dance is competitive, and getting that
Body image distress in dance is rampant. The majority of dancers experience negative body image at some point in their training or careers. It can come on due to body changes, injuries, casting, or environment. Sometimes there’s no single cause
It’s worth starting off by saying the healthiest way of eating is completely different for each and every one of us. That’s why there should never be food rules and also why you can’t follow your friend’s eating plan and
(That Have Nothing to Do with Technique) Improving is something dancers can be obsessed with. You want to see consistent change towards a more technically and artistically proficient end. It can truly overwhelm you if you don’t see all the
Here’s the thing: If you let it, the holiday season will support a more balanced approach to auditions. Are you shocked? Hear me out. You can focus on your health for auditions. Throughout your Nutcracker run, I hope you have
We are looking for 5-6 dancers to serve as Ambassadors for The Whole Dancer from (approximately) February 2023-January 2024. The goal of this program is to increase awareness of The Whole Dancer mission, expand our community, and spread TWD message
Food takes a pretty central role in the holiday season. If you’re struggling with body acceptance or feeling stressed in your relationship to food, holiday food encounters can be really overwhelming. Auditions are right around the corner. You might have