Health & Body

Ballerina posing in front of mirror with arms in 5th position.

How to Model a Supportive Body Image for Your Dancers

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS

JoLea Maffei teaching a group of students in the studio.

Teaching With an Injury

Maddy Miller

new year goals with red apple, dumbbell and resolution list on paper

3 Reasons to Avoid New Year Diet Trends (and What to Do Instead)

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS

Little sad ballet students sitting on floor in studio

When Students Grieve, How Can Dance Educators Help?

Kathleen McGuire

Woman wearing a holiday sweater eating biscuits and drinking coffee.

How to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Break

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS

Excited group of dancers in a studio

Be the Thermostat: How to Set the Temperature of Your Classroom

Maddy Miller

Hot chocolate with whipped cream among festive decorations

5 Healthy Hot Drinks to Cozy Up With This Holiday Season

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS

MELT method class

What’s the MELT Method—and How Can It Help Dance Teachers?

Cory Stieg

Person holding glass bowl with a measuring tape

Emotional Eating: Here’s What You Need to Know

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS

Anxious dancer gripping her legs

How to Recognize and Address Physical Signs of Anxiety in Dance Students

Kyra Laubacher