Tag: Dancer wellness

An estimated 12% of all dancers struggle with an eating disorder, with the figure rising to over 16% for ballet dancers specifically. This statistic highlights a deep-rooted and harmful myth that all ballerinas follow strict, restrictive diets to maintain an aesthetic ideal, when in reality, their nutritional needs are complex and demanding.

Studies show that inadequate nutrition can decrease a dancer’s performance by up to 2%, impacting muscle function and endurance. Understanding how to eat healthy as a dancer is crucial for sustaining peak physical and mental performance throughout demanding training schedules and performances.