As we spend more time at home and less in the studio, many aspects of our routine simply aren’t up to us. In the midst of COVID-19–related shutdowns, some dancers may be struggling with their relationship to food, whether they’re feeling guilty about stress eating or are developing dangerous disordered eating behaviors, such as restricting […]
In our Dear Katie series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I think I have an eating disorder. My eating habits have been getting worse (binging and purging, fasting, all that) since I […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m in recovery from a binge-eating disorder. While I’m doing much better than before, I’m still really insecure about my body, and […]
Nadine Kaslow, a psychologist who works with dancers at Atlanta Ballet, says one of the most common questions she’s asked is, “What should I do if I think my friend has an eating disorder?” Research shows that, compared to the general population, dancers are three times more likely to suffer from eating disorders. Experts agree […]
At age 23, Djouliet Amara is a successful professional dancer signed with a talent agency in NYC. She’s studied at The Ailey School and even danced in “Memoria” with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Having performed at City Center and appeared in numerous commercial campaigns for brands like Forever 21, Refinery29, and Danskin, it […]