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Melissa
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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
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Melissa
Jan 24 min read
understanding low energy availability (LEA): a guide for dancers and athletes
Learn about Low Energy Availability (LEA) and how it impacts dancers and athletes. Discover actionable tips for energy balance, performance
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Melissa
Dec 18, 20243 min read
magnesium - a key nutrient for dancer resiliency
As dancers, we push our bodies to the limit—especially during peak performance seasons like Nutcracker. While we often focus on fueling...
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Melissa
Nov 22, 20244 min read
be proactive this performance season
Injuries can sideline even the most dedicated dancers, but building proactive habits can help reduce the risk and keep you performing at...
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Melissa
Nov 5, 20244 min read
fortify your dancing - key nutrients for injury prevention in dancers
Fall is a busy time for dancers, and maintaining injury-free performance is a top priority. In this post, we’ll explore the nutrients...
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Melissa
Oct 22, 20244 min read
immune boosting foods for dancers
As dancers, the fall season can be a whirlwind of rehearsals, performances, and increased demands on your body. With so much going on, your
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Melissa
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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...
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Melissa
Jan 9, 20244 min read
rest. replenish. reconnect.
You’ve just finished a very busy, very stressful few weeks that culminated in the absolute best performance high you’ve ever experienced. No
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Melissa
Dec 19, 20234 min read
recovery nutrition: nurture your artistry
The curtain has fallen on another mesmerizing holiday performance season. You’re now caught in a whirlwind of emotions—elation from the appl
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Melissa
Oct 16, 20233 min read
I'm injured... now what?
As we find ourselves getting deeper into Nutcracker season, the stage is set for both seasoned performers and budding talents to shine. Howe
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Melissa
Feb 14, 20232 min read
eMpower your team
I was reminded last week how vital it is that dancers have their own team of health professionals to eMpower performance and support the ent
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Melissa
Jan 3, 20234 min read
inflammation: the good, the bad, the ugly
Inflammation, it comes with the job right? Swollen feet after a long day in pointe shoes, swollen + sore muscles from repeating new choreogr
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Melissa
Sep 6, 20225 min read
NSAID what?
NSAIDs - can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Basically says every performance athlete ever. Well… what are they? NSAIDs are...
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Melissa
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Hydration Station
Did you know that a majority of people are living their days in a dehydrated state? Dehydration is defined as "loss or removal of water."...
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