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Melissa
Jan 314 min read
sleep, nutrition, performance
Dancers are constantly seeking ways to optimize their performance, improve recovery, and maintain long-term health. While training...
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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
Oct 10, 20233 min read
myth or fact: calorie edition
Calories are a topic of constant discussion in the world of food and nutrition. However, amid the countless conversations, myths and misunde
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Melissa
Oct 3, 20232 min read
pulling the curtain back on calories
Calories. They seem to be everywhere, don't they? From food labels to Google searches, Reels, TikTok, and countless other sources. Let's emb
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Melissa
Sep 26, 20233 min read
decoding bmi: what you need to know about body mass index
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a term frequently tossed around in discussions about health and obesity. But what exactly is BMI, and does it tr
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Melissa
Jul 19, 20233 min read
popping the pill: nutritional implications of birth control for dancers
The recent availability of an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill has sparked discussions about its accessibility and the nutritional
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Melissa
Jul 13, 20232 min read
prioritize your #2 💩
Not sure about y'all, but when I travel it's very apparent that my #2 becomes my #1 priority...
And yes, we're talking about bowel rhythm,
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Melissa
Jun 28, 20233 min read
embracing true health: beyond body weight
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrients, performance, and the demands of dance and athleticism is crucial. However, let’s
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Melissa
Apr 19, 20233 min read
dance nutrition: myth or fact?
Dance requires strength, agility, and endurance, making proper nutrition essential for performance and injury prevention. However, common nu
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Melissa
Apr 5, 20233 min read
basic nutrition for the hormone cycle
It's essential to fuel our bodies with the right nutrients to support each phase of the cycle. In this post, we'll dive deeper into the nutr
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Melissa
Mar 21, 20233 min read
time change effecting the spring in your step?
If you're still struggling with feeling awake in the morning or having trouble falling asleep at night, you're not alone. The combination of
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Melissa
Mar 15, 20233 min read
It’s the Cycle of Life
Life is full of cycles - from the rhythms of exercise and sleep to the ups and downs of emotions. At the center of it all are hormone cycles
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Melissa
Nov 14, 20226 min read
prioritize the dancer
I awoke to a disturbing Instagram story post from one of my favorite ballet dancers and it definitely fired me up. So… I took class, experie
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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...
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Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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
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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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