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protein: a dancer's reality check
Learn how much protein dancers actually need to support strength, recovery, and energy—without crowding out other nutrients essential for performance.

Melissa
Apr 153 min read
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3 things getting me through the spring season (as a dancer + nutritionist)
A personal peek at what’s grounding, fueling, and supporting me right now. Spring is beautiful… and busy. Between rehearsals, schedule...

Melissa
Apr 113 min read
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3 signs you're not eating enough for your schedule
Constantly sore, tired, or distracted in class? These 3 signs may mean you're not eating enough to support your training—and here's how to f

Melissa
Mar 212 min read
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supplements for dancers - the hard truths
Are supplements really necessary for dancers? Before spending money on powders and pills, learn the hard truths about supplements, when they

Melissa
Feb 123 min read
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sleep, nutrition, performance
Dancers are constantly seeking ways to optimize their performance, improve recovery, and maintain long-term health. While training...

Melissa
Jan 314 min read
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performance nutrition: a MUST for dance education
Discover why nutrition and anatomy education is essential for dancers. Learn how dance studios can empower young dancers with the knowledge

Melissa
Jan 134 min read
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what dancers cannot control during casting season: embracing food freedom + letting go
Casting season can stir up a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, and sometimes frustration. As dancers, it’s natural to want to control eve

Melissa
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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what dancers can control during casting season: focus on fueling, self-care, and balance
Casting season can bring excitement, anticipation, and sometimes stress. While it’s easy to get caught up in factors that feel out of your c

Melissa
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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build resilience with nutrition: performance season prep
Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...

Melissa
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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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

Melissa
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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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

Melissa
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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it's audition season... now what?
Welp, it’s that time of year yet again: Audition Season. No matter the type - cattle call, private, invitation only, open company class, fre

Melissa
Dec 31, 20236 min read
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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

Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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set the stage for your season: a blueprint for success
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

Melissa
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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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

Melissa
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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stepping onstage with the right foot
Performing this time of year can certainly bring back memories - or nightmares - of ages past. What I didn’t realize during those bygone yea

Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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immune boosters - internal (part two)
I was recently pretty sick and stuck in bed for a few days, and it was just the reminder I needed that we're currently at the start of...

Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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immune boosters - external (part one)
Keep reading for my quick tips to keep your immune system strong as we head into this year's season of runny + raw noses. This two-part seri

Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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Eating on the Road
We’ve all been there right? That unsettled feeling of being on the road and uncertain how to best balance your food intake in a different...

Melissa
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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getting lost in movement
This week, I'm thinking a lot about the sensation of movement. Some of you may know that I'm a ballet dancer, and I am lucky to have...

Melissa
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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