RED-D: Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance
Have you heard of the term RED-D? It stands for Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance. It is a collection of negative health and performance outcomes that are experienced by dancers of all genders when there is a mismatch between the amount of energy they are consuming versus the amount they are expending during exercise.
The number one treatment and prevention for RED-D is to eat enough so that the body has enough fuel to sustain both daily bodily functions and training demands.
In this article we explore the reasons why RED-D is common in dancers, and strategies to prevent and support treatment.
Intuitive Movement During Recovery – Interview with Ellen Masson
Exercise is a tricky component in recovery. When can I start? How much can I do? Is it fueling the eating disorder or is it helping me?
So we interviewed exercise physiologist, Ellen Masson, to find out more about how movement can be helpful in your recovery.
Creating a Recovery Culture in Dance
Everyone is responsible for fostering a recovery-positive culture in the dance world. This includes dancers, teachers, families, educators, directors, choreographers, and all other staff and health professionals invovled in dancers’ lives. This article looks at dance culture, diet culture, and how individuals, institutions and industry can build a Recovery Culture to support dancers to overcome eating disorders.