NUTRITION & WELLNESS
Fueling the body, freeing the mind — where movement meets mindful care.
As both a dancer and advocate, I’ve come to understand that wellness is not only physical — it’s emotional, cultural, and deeply personal. My work bridges science, art, and empathy to help young dancers develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Through research, creative workshops, and advocacy, I explore how nutrition, education, and self-care can empower teen girls to dance — and live — with strength and confidence.
Teen Ballet Dancer
Diet Guide
I authored a comprehensive ballet nutrition study merging 17th-century dance practices with modern dietary science to design practical, teen-focused health guidelines. Using surveys and interviews, I analyzed dancers’ eating habits and calculated energy needs for training, performance, and recovery.
The project culminated in an 11-page Ballet Nutrition booklet, a wellness workshop, and a social media campaignaimed at promoting balance and body awareness within the dance community. Through this work, I sought to transform centuries of ballet tradition into a modern, healthy dialogue about nourishment and self-worth.
NutriDance: Fueling
the Dancer’s Body
NutriDance is an initiative I founded to connect nutrition, creativity, and movement. By leading baking classes, expert talks, and food-art workshops, I helped over 30 dancers understand how nutrition impacts performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
We experimented with turmeric-ginger muffins and collagen-boost cookies, illustrating how small lifestyle choices can support artistic strength. I also guided participants through food illustration projects, merging visual art with wellness education. NutriDance became a joyful space where dancers learned to nourish both body and imagination.
