A Balanced Dance Education
Dance lessons encompass so much more than just training the body. Yes, as a teacher, I spend hours lecturing on how to perform the perfect tendu and how to maintain perfect body alignment at the barre, but there is so much more to a complete dance education. Along with the technical and artistic parts of being a dancer there is a lifestyle that many in training neglect. In addition to the physical demands on a dancer’s body, the rigorous schedule they keep can cause psychological and physical stress too. Students, and their parents, need to understand the importance of dancers fueling, resting, maintaining strength, and keeping their mind operating in a positive and healthy way.
Who is at Risk for Eating Disorders
Studies have shown that over one-third of female dancers and athletes report
attitudes and symptoms that place them at a high risk for an eating disorder. Education about nutrition and healthy eating habits are key for the prevention of eating disorders which are very common amongst dancers. It is my great passion to produce a well-rounded dance education experience – no matter if a student plans on dancing professionally, in college, or just for fun. It is my desire that parents of dancers, and the students themselves know what they can do to prevent eating disorders, and how to make healthy meal and snack choices.
Experts in Eating Disorders Free Seminar
In order to educate families more on these subjects, Healthy Within, a wellness and integrative treatment center, will be at San Elijo Dance and Music Academy to talk about nutrition and the prevention of eating disorders. There will be two seminars: an interactive and educational seminar geared to students age 11 and older; and another for parents, specifically on what parents need to know about keeping their dancers healthy. Special guest speakers are from the Healthy Within San Diego. It is such a passion of mine we have opened this seminar to the community! Please bring a friend — this seminar would work well for students and parents of athletes too!
Seminar Details:
Dates & Times:
SEDMA Student Seminar: (ages 11+): Friday, February 10th at 6:00-7:30pm
Open to the Public Parent Seminar: Saturday, February 11th at 1:00-2:15pm
Location: San Elijo Dance and Music Academy, 1635 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd #201, San Marcos CA (corner of Melrose & Rancho Santa Fe Rd)
Guest Speakers: Guest speaker: Divya Kakaiya, Ph.D., CEDS – Program Founder and Clinical Supervisor of Healthy Within, Other guests include; Norma Flood, Nutritionist; Kourtney J. Klepfer, Program Director of Healthy Within’s Intensive Outpatient Program Director, Intake Coordinator & Therapist; and Kate Henry, Program Therapist. Healthy Within is a Psychological Wellness and Integrative Treatment Center.




