by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Dec 20, 2021 | Health & Body, Nutrition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season, you’re not alone. This time of year, chaotic Nutcracker performance schedules and holiday festivities often provoke mixed emotions for ballet dancers. If you’re struggling to heal your relationship with food, it can...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Aug 31, 2021 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Fall is around the corner, and your virtual reality is about to change as more studios head back to in-person training. While at-home and hybrid models have challenged dancers throughout the pandemic, returning to the studio means more space, bigger moves, busier...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2020 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Whether it’s cubed and roasted or puréed into a comforting soup, butternut squash takes center stage this fall. The flavorful seasonal favorite is an excellent nutritional choice for dancers. Here’s what’s packed into one serving: Getty Images...
by Gavin Larsen | Apr 8, 2019 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Nutrition
Kelsie Nobriga’s first run-through of Nacho Duato’s Rassemblement was a wake-up call. Until then, the Oregon Ballet Theatre soloist had only rehearsed individual sections of the ballet, unaware that she’d have little time to recover in between each...
by Madeline Schrock | Dec 6, 2018 | Everything "Nutcracker", Health & Body
Battling sore muscles during a lengthy Nutcracker run? Add these three items to your grocery list for easier recovery between shows. These protein superstars contain all the essential amino acids, making them helpful for building and repairing muscle.Danielle MacInnes...
by Madeline Schrock | Dec 21, 2017 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Supermarkets and salad bars offer an abundance of leafy greens, but which choice is best for dancers? According to Marie Elena Scioscia, a dietitian nutritionist who works with The Ailey School, you don’t have to stick with one option—yes, it is okay if...
by Hannah Chang Foster | Dec 19, 2017 | Career, Profiles
Bee pollen, cacao nibs, flower buds—you might expect to find these items in a gardener’s hands, not a dancer’s pantry. Yet if you knew New York City Ballet corps member Jenelle Manzi, you wouldn’t be surprised by this odd ingredient assortment....
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 23, 2017 | Health & Body, Nutrition
If you’ve ever found yourself mulling over fresh versus frozen broccoli in the grocery store aisles, the debate stops now. According to findings from the University of California, Davis, the nutritional differences between fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables...