Rachel Fine

Nutrition for Dancers with The Dance Nutritionist®

Health EN ↓ 276 episodes

Dancers can fuel their bodies, improve performance, and build a healthy relationship with food. Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, & former professional dancer Rachel Fine tackles the trends, busts the myths, and shares evidence-based strategies for meal planning, performance snacks, recovery meals, supplements, and more. Whether you’re a ballet dancer, competitive dancer, or parent supporting a young performer, Rachel’s practical & digestible tips will teach you how proper fueling supports strength, endurance, and mental well-being without restrictive dieting or disordered eating.

Author

Rachel Fine

Category

Health

Podcast website

pointenutrition.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Utilizing Self-Compassion To Build Confidence (on & off the stage) with Dr. Rachel Goldman 29.06.2021

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Navigating Body Ideals As A Male Dancer with ABT Soloist Gabe Stone Shayer 23.06.2021

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Career Shifts, COVID, and Navigating A New Normal with Former Principal Ballerina Lauren Lovette on New York City Ballet 12.06.2021

Lauren takes us through the lens of her life and career. Her inspiring words show dancers the importance of slowing down and taking another perspective into our personal goals Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers c...

Building An Injury Prevention and Recovery Plan with Dr. Danelle Dickson 27.05.2021

We're breaking down everything you need to know about building sustainable injury prevention and recovery plans. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nouris...

Dancing In A Studio Company with Elisabeth Beyer of the ABT Studio Company 13.05.2021

The bridge between school life and company life. Liz and I chat about the newfound challenges of dancing with a second company Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about bui...

The Pursuit of (Im)perfection with Shelby Williams of Biscuit Ballerina 08.05.2021

Shelby Williams and I break down what it means to challenge our drive for perfection as a means to build a more sustainable and positive dance career. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they...

The Road To A Professional Career with Catherine Hurlin of American Ballet Theatre 25.04.2021

American Ballet Theatre Soloist Catherine Hurlin talks about her time as a student turned professional dancer and opens up about challenges with fueling during busy days. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can ac...

Racism in Dance & Building Confidence As A Black Ballerina with Sydney MaGruder Washington 15.04.2021

Sydney from @theblackswandiaries invites us into her journey in finding confidence as both a black dancer and as an advocate for moving the industry away from antiquated white elitist ideals. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online co...

What Is Intuitive Eating and How Can Dancers Begin? A Chat With Evelyn Tribole 03.04.2021

Intuitive Eating, Breaking Free From Diet Culture and Weight Stigma. A live chat with @evelyntribole. Evelyn Tribole is an anti-diet dietitian and co-author of Intuitive Eating, a framework based upon 10 principles that teach us how to fuel our body from a place of self-compassion, rather than with coercive rules and strict dieting agendas. We’re chatting about how dancers can benefit from the int...

Dancing Away From Home with Katherine Barkman of The Washington Ballet 01.04.2021

Pursuing a career abroad? Or perhaps just traveling away from home for an intensive? I'm chatting with @katherine_barkman as she breaks down her journey towards a peaceful relationship with both food and body despite being away from home for the first time in her career. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutr...

Harmful Stereotypes In Dance with Anna Maiche from Tiny Pretty Things 20.03.2021

Live chat with @annamaiche who plays Cassie on the @netflix series Tiny Pretty Things. We chat about the show’s role in sparking conversations about the dance industry, how dancers can navigate difficult stigmas and triggers, and the interesting twists TPT takes on topics like male eating disordered and cut-throat competition. Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/t...

5 Tips for Dancers to Enjoy The Holidays Guilt-Free 14.12.2020

Holidays are a time for relaxation, celebration, vacation, and (my favorite) staycation! However, this time of year is often anything but relaxing. From the food to the conversations, holiday meals can let off some heat (and I’m not referring to the heat of your kitchen!)But the stress may not end there. Consider these tips to not only build confidence around your dinner table but to also find mor...

Do You Suspect A Dancer Peer Has An Eating Disorder? 16.09.2020

Young dancers are especially vulnerable to messages of dieting and weight loss, given the environment in which they train. As peers, we can play a role in helping a friend, who might be struggling with disordered eating, to find support. To learn more, I sat down with Melanie Kressel, a Mental Health Therapist to discuss 4 tips to consider if you’re concerned about a friend’s eating habits. Want t...

Q: How Do You Handle Diet Talk Without Losing Your Cool? 26.08.2020

💬 Whether it’s a family member commenting on your food choices, a friend joking about “being bad” for eating dessert, or peers glorifying “clean eating,” diet talk is everywhere—and it can be exhausting. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine shares 5 powerful steps to help dancers navigate diet talk with confidence. From setting boundaries to shifting self-talk, you’ll learn practical...

Conquering The Physical, Mental, Emotional, & Social Consequences of Disordered Eating with Paulina Waski of Boston Ballet 19.08.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Fueling For Performance with Laine Habony of New York City Ballet 13.08.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Managing Time Away From The Dance Studio with Katie Williams of ABT 06.08.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

How To Evolve Into A Healthy Dancer with Anabel Katsnelson of American Ballet Theatre 30.07.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Reassessing Expectations During A Pandemic with Beckanne Sisk of Ballet West 23.07.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Shifting My Nutritional Needs As A Dancer with Megan Fairchild of New York City Ballet 16.07.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Studio owners, teachers, parents-Cultivate A Positive Environment with Allison Debona of Ballet West 08.07.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Performance Fuel and COVID-19 with Meaghan Hinkis of The Royal Ballet 02.07.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Embracing Your Dance Body and Navigating Cultural Differences with Nayara Lopes of PA Ballet 25.06.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

Burnout, Disordered Eating, & Breaking Away From Ballet with Miko Forgarty 17.06.2020

Miko discusses how she overcame restrictive eating habits to reach a more sustainable lifestyle centered around intuitive eating and food freedom.  Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they ne...

Stay Calm & Build a Sustainable Workout Routine While Away From The Studio with Kathryn Boren of ABT 11.06.2020

Want to become The Healthy Dancer®? Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dance nutrition goodness. From freebies and downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance. Nutrition for Dancers: https:/...

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