Dance Nutrition 101 - Thinness does not define your worth as a dancer
Your value as a dancer lies in being YOU.Losing weight doesn't automatically make you a better dancer.And this may be a challenging concept to acknowledge at first because of the limited dance-body ideals out there.But if you truly appreciate dance, you would know that ballet was never about thinness.
Dance Nutrition 101 - Fuelling frequently helps
For most dancers, snacking helps with re-fuelling and replenishing vital energy and nutrients so that you can dance with precision for longer.
Dance Nutrition 101 - Weight loss dieting is harmful for dancers
Weight loss dieting is harmful for dancers and should never be recommended.Dancers with more disordered eating (dieting) behaviours have greater incident of injuries. When the majority of dancers are only getting approx. 20-30% of their energy and nutrition needs, this isn't surprising and it is very concerning.