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The Dancer's Way: The New York City Ballet Guide to Mind, Body, and Nutrition

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I bought this book for my 17-year-old dancer daughter on the recommendation of another dancer. As it arrived when my daughter was away, I took advantage of the chance to look at it fairly thoroughly. I was very impressed by the straight forward nutritional advice and the common sense tone of the whole book. Young dancers tend to do a lot of wacky things; this book gives hope of success by following a more thoughtful and reasoned approach. The personal stories told by various dancers are a method that I know young people respond to well. When my daughter left for her last dance program, this book went with her, unlike many that stayed behind in her bedroom.

I have been dancing and teaching dance for years and have owned many books and dvds that instruct dancers on how to stay healthy. What set this book apart for me was that not only did it give tips to keep my body in shape, it also had entire sections on dealing with stress and the effect that stress has on your body. Perhaps my favorite feature in the book is the appendix. It gives information and worksheets for the dancer to fill out that range from injury terminology to what cooking supplies a dancer should have in their kitchen. I have read this book multiple times and always reference it when I have a question. I also recommend it to my students. This is a must have for anyone who is serious in dance.