💪 There’s no one-size-fits-all ideal weight or body for dancers. In this episode, we break down how to find your healthiest weight without diets or obsession.

Learn how to:

✅ Focus on performance over appearance

✅ Fuel your body to support your unique set point

✅ Release body pressures from the dance world

📅 Perfect for: dancers who want to redefine what healthy looks like.

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Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. 

Disclaimer: This is produced for informational purposes only. This information is general, not specific to you. The information in this podcast does not substitute for medical advice. The viewer assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program.

Timestamps ⬇️ (Skip to the section you need!)

0:00 – Ideal Dancer’s Body vs. Healthy Goals

Dancer body image myths and why chasing perfection can hurt performance.

0:26 – Dance Nutrition Myths Debunked

The outdated body standards dancers need to stop believing.

0:46 – Healthy Body Weight for Dancers

Why a dancer’s health can’t be defined by a single number.

1:44 – BMI and Dancers: Why It’s Misleading

The flaws in BMI charts and how they misclassify dancers’ health.

3:00 – What the Scale Really Measures

Understanding muscle mass, fat mass, bone density, and water weight.

4:03 – Body Fat’s Role in Dance Performance

Why adequate body fat is essential for hormones, strength, and artistry.

4:40 – Set Point Weight for Dancers

How your body naturally maintains a healthy weight range.

6:44 – Defining a Sustainable Weight for Dancers

How to maintain energy without constant dieting or restriction.

7:52 – Weight Fluctuations in Teen Dancers

Why changes in weight during adolescence are normal and healthy.

8:25 – Dance Culture and Body Dissatisfaction

The harm of narrow ideals and their link to body dysmorphia.

9:50 – Body Neutrality for Dancers

Shifting focus from appearance to strength, artistry, and capabilities.

10:41 – How Dancers Can Break Diet Culture

Steps to build a healthier relationship with food and body image.

11:46 – Signs of RED-S in Dancers

The symptoms of under-fueling and how it affects performance.

12:44 – Changing Dance Conversations About Bodies

Centering dance discussions on performance, energy, and stamina.

13:57 – Dancer Body Image Support Resources

Where to find free and paid help for nutrition and body confidence.