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NUTRITION FOR DANCERS

Whether you are a dancer, parent, dance teacher, vocational college or professional company, MyDanceDietitian provides specialist nutrition support designed to help dancers optimise health, performance and longevity.

Through practical, evidence-based education and consultancy, we help dancers navigate the unique nutritional demands of training and performance, reduce injury risk, support recovery, and develop a positive relationship with food.

How We Can Help

Structured workshops, programmes & webinars for dance colleges, schools and training organisations, covering topics such as performance nutrition, REDs, recovery, body image and relationship with food.

Support for dance organisations, educators and leadership teams through consultancy, staff training and tailored support promoting dancer health and performance.

Accessible, evidence-based resources designed to support dancers, teachers and parents in making informed nutrition decisions and build confidence around food and fuelling.

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About My Dance Dietitian

MyDanceDietitian is the UK’s specialist dance nutrition service, founded by Sarah Smales, a Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist and former professional dancer.

Combining expertise in performance nutrition, eating disorder-informed practice and dancer health, Sarah brings together clinical experience and an understanding of the unique demands of dance training. She works with dancers and dance organisations to make nutrition practical, accessible and empowering, helping dancers fuel with confidence and build habits that support both performance and long-term wellbeing.

Whether you’re seeking individual guidance, educational workshops or organisational support, MyDanceDietitian provides evidence-based solutions tailored to the unique demands of dance.

Work With Me

If you’re interested in workshops, consultancy, speaking engagements or nutrition support for your organisation, I’d love to hear from you.

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The girl in this video had no idea where life would take her. Last month I was fortunate enough to attend The Body Project Facilitator Training at The University of Gloucester. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity and to meet so many wonderful people who are so passionate about this work! I know first-hand that dance contracts (and dance college) can be all consuming... however a social life, happiness, health and performance can co-exist. You don’t have to earn your place through exhaustion, restriction or leaving no time for a life outside of dance. There’s more nuance to this conversation than what we’re seeing online right now. If you’re picking up niggles every season / contract, always rehabbing something, or feeling like your body just isn’t bouncing back the way it should, nutrition has to be part of the conversation. POV: if your energy drops by 3pm… this is for you 🩰✨ Intermittent fasting isn’t automatically good or bad - but it’s not neutral either. Especially if you train hard. Intermittent fasting still comes up a lot when I'm working with performers👇 Let’s stop treating wellbeing as optional.