I have a very difficult time feeding Julian foods that give him what he needs to perform well during peak times of dance activity. In fact, I have trouble feeding him correctly even during normal rehearsals. I know the value of giving him proteins over carbohydrates, for instance, but I’m not always around after school […]
The Nutrition Needs of Serious Dancers: How to Stay Healthy, Strong and in Peak Performance Shape (Part 1)
When I first considered giving Julian high-quality vitamins in an effort to keep him healthy, I really didn’t think about the fact that the amount of dancing he did each week could be contributing to his health. Normally we think exercise makes our children healthy. However, too much exercise without the right nutrition can actually […]
Keeping Your Dancer Healthy During Intense Periods of Activity
With the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive fast approaching, I’ve begun thinking about how to keep Julian healthy for seven weeks. We stay in the city for an extra week so he can dance at the great studios there for another six or seven days after the intensive ends. So, I thought I’d posts information […]
Back to Dancin' – and Writin' – Once Again
After a long hiatus, I’m back…and so is my son – to dancing that is. I admit I got waylaid from writing this blog (I write another blog at www.purespiritcreations.com), and then my son got sick. Yes, first injured, then sick. He went off to camp, something he loves as much as dance, and six days […]