Research indicates that over 90% of collegiate ballet dancers fail to meet daily requirements for essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and calcium (Moore et al., 2023). Without evidence-based guidance, dancers face a three times higher risk of eating disorders (Gorrell et al., 2019) compared to the general population. And Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) can cause detrimental impacts across wide-ranging areas such as cardiovascular, bone, and metabolic health, as well as mental well-being (Mountjoy et al., 2023).  While a portion of energy deficits in dancer's diets are made intentionally, others are simply based on a lack of accurate nutrition education (International Association for Dance Medicine & Science [IADMS], 2022)

The Impact of Integrated Conditioning

Simultaneously, the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science advocates for dedicated cross-training to mitigate injury risk and address muscle imbalances. As modern choreography continues to evolve with higher physical demands, IADMS recommends supplementing traditional training with targeted conditioning. 

The Future of Dancer Health

The optimistic news is that nutritional education and counseling leads to measurable behavioral improvements by increasing nutrition literacy and promoting sustainable eating patterns (Arribalzaga et al. 2023). Encouragingly, research supports the success of physical conditioning programs. Students who supplemented their technique with weekly fitness classes reported significantly reduced fatigue, higher energy levels, and an improved ability to sustain technique and jumping power in the studio (IADMS, 2011).

Ultimately, our desired outcome is for your dancers to have the knowledge and skills needed to care for their whole being—resulting in dancers who can fuel smarter, perform stronger, and dance longer—not just for the current season, but for a lifetime. 

Fueling Performance and Longevity

At Your Healthy Dancer, we provide evidence-based care that extends beyond nutrition to support the dancer as a whole dancer. Our programs include specialized nutrition workshops using hands-on food models to build essential literacy, alongside broader wellness workshops designed to cultivate resilient, long-term dancer health.

By integrating these services into your curriculum, you provide your dancers with:

• Nutritional Literacy: Dancers learn to identify macronutrients and implement sustainable eating patterns that support daily training and recovery.

• Integrated Wellness: Beyond nutrition, our wellness workshops provide actionable education on physical fitness, sleep hygiene, mental health, and injury care.

• Enhanced Performance: Our goal is to help your dancers fuel smarter, perform stronger, and dance longer through optimized energy management and holistic health strategies.

• A Culture of Safety: We prioritize "fueling for performance" over aesthetic shaming to protect participants' mental well-being, utilizing a "Weight-Neutral and Inclusive Communication" policy to maintain a shame-free environment.

Partner with Us

Invest in your dancers' long-term health and success today. Let's fuel the next generation of healthy, resilient artists.

We make it simple to bring professional-grade support to your studio. We offer specialized, evidence-based workshops specifically designed for dance companies and studios

Ready to get started? Book a 15-minute complimentary workshop consultation below. 

Please note: In-person workshops are available throughout Southern California. Remote workshops and travel-based bookings are accommodated upon request.

EXCLUSIVE STUDIO BONUS

All studio owners/company directors who complete this 15-minute alignment call unlock a complimentary in-person Dance Nutrition Flash Class (a $150 value) to gift directly to their dancers during an upcoming intensive or rehearsal block.

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A "Done-For-You" Experience

We know your time as a studio owner or company director is valuable. You already play many roles! That's why Your Healthy Dancer workshops are designed to be entirely turnkey. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your dancers.

What We Handle:

• Registration & Administration: All student sign-ups, waivers, and questions are managed directly through our system. No extra work for your front desk.

• Payments: All transactions are processed through our secure portal. 

• Promotional Materials: We provide you with ready-to-use customized digital flyers and pre-written email templates.

What You Do:

• Spread the Word: Simply forward our provided email to your studio families.

• Open the Doors: Provide the physical space for the workshop, and we take care of the rest!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my studio need specialized nutrition and wellness education?

Dancers have unique physiological demands and higher energy needs than the general population. Providing evidence-based strategies from a qualified professional is essential for optimizing athletic performance, recovery, and long-term health.

What is the difference between your nutrition and wellness workshops?

Our nutrition workshops focus exclusively on food, macronutrients, and energy needs to support performance. Our wellness workshops expand this focus to cover physical fitness, sleep health, mental well-being, and injury care.

How do you handle conversations about body image and weight?

Your Healthy Dancer implements a "Weight-Neutral and Inclusive Communication" policy. We prioritize "fueling for performance" over aesthetic shaming to protect participants' mental well-being and overall health.

What are the measurable or desired outcomes of your programs?

We aim for participants to experience increased nutrition-related knowledge, improved physical performance, greater body image satisfaction, and a decreased rate of RED-S and disordered eating.

Meet Your Workshop Director

Genevieve Sepulveda Carrasco, BA is the Founder and Educational Director of Your Healthy Dancer, bridging the gap between performance artistry and sports science to equip dancers for a lifetime of sustainable movement. Backed by 13 years of experience as a dance educator and a professional performance career spanning Los Angeles to New York City, her mission is driven by her own recovery from career-ending chronic pain.

Today, she leverages a CSULA Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nutritional Science—where she is an incoming Master's candidate on the path to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)—alongside her credentials as a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Having already trained over 400 elite dancers and athletes at institutions like the OCSA Ballet Conservatory and Vanguard University, Genevieve uses her evidence-based workshops to transform passionate artists into resilient, high-performing athletes.

Learn More About Genevieve's Journey