by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Aug 17, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
I’ve been attempting to shift my relationship with food, but, in full transparency, I am noticing weight fluctuations and gains. Is this normal? Is it possible to work toward a better relationship with food without gaining weight? —Katy Thanks for this...
by Jess Spinner | Apr 28, 2021 | Wellness
If you struggle with body image as a dancer, you’re not alone. Some of the biggest stars of ballet have opened up about their own difficulties. There’s a lot of pressure to look a certain way, and awareness of that fact emerges early—sometimes even...
by Jess Spinner | Aug 18, 2020 | Health & Body, Wellness
Having a strong, healthy and energized body isn’t just about what you eat and the time you spend dancing. Many nonfood factors can also have a big impact on self-assessment and body image. When you focus on additional forms of nourishment, instead of obsessing...
by Kathleen Mcguire For Dance Magazine | Mar 12, 2020 | Health, News, Profiles, The Latest
Kathryn Morgan is on a mission to change the dance field. The Miami City Ballet soloist and March Dance Magazine cover star appeared on the “Today” Show on February 27 where she openly discussed the challenges of body image and mental health in dance. Two...
by Madeline Schrock For Dance Magazine | Feb 26, 2020 | Profiles, The Latest
Since making her triumphant return to the stage this season, Kathryn Morgan has been on a mission to share her story and inspire others. The Miami City Ballet soloist—and current cover star of Dance Magazine’s March issue—was profiled on NBC’s...
by Hannah Foster | Mar 31, 2016 | Training, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2016 issue of Pointe. Suddenly, all I could see in the mirror was a fuzzy, dancer-shaped outline. I had accidentally rubbed out my contacts right before pliés and, frustrated, resigned myself to an unproductive two...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Sit in any ballet dressing room long enough, and you’ll start to hear one dancer complain about her jiggly thighs. Then another will chime in about the extra flesh on her stomach. Someone else will grumble about the size of her calves. Psychological...