Tag: vegan

What Every Dancer Should Know About Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

Many dancers are deciding to go meat-free (vegetarian) or animal-product–free (vegan) because they want to fuel their bodies with plant-based foods. These diets can be beneficial, but they can also cause problems if you don’t make thoughtful and healthy choices. Here are a few basic tips for dancers curious about a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. […]

A Day in the Diet of Juliet Doherty

If you follow ballet darling Juliet Doherty on Instagram—which you probably do—you already know that the two-time Youth America Grand Prix gold medalist is a self-proclaimed “plant-powered ballerina.” Doherty has followed a vegan diet for four years now, and though she never forces her lifestyle on her followers or IRL friends, she does love sharing […]

What Every Dancer Needs To Know About Veganism

A number of teens are making a statement with what they’re eating—or not eating. They’re going vegan, which means giving up foods that come from animals—that includes all meat, fish, cheese, eggs, milk and butter. Teen dancers who think it’s the right choice should know it’s not necessarily the safest for every body. DS investigates. […]