One of Cora Cliburn’s favorite memories of growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is of smelling the local Hatch green chiles roasting each fall. Many locals have their own versions of a green chile stew—and heartily debate which is best, says Cliburn. The ODC/Dance member says her own favorite is her mom’s recipe, which […]

When she was a corps member with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Kari Brunson pretty much ate the same thing for breakfast and lunch every single day: a big bowl of oatmeal in the morning, and then after class it might be a bar and yogurt, an apple, some turkey. She kept it simple. “I don’t think […]

There’s been a lot of fear-mongering surrounding gluten in recent years. “All over the internet, you read: ‘It’s toxic. It causes inflammation. It’s bad, bad, bad,’ ” says Marie Scioscia, dietitian and author of Eat Right Dance Right. “That is not really the case.” But along with the rise of our misplaced fear over gluten […]

You’ve likely been working hard to keep up with your dancing during this period of uncertainty and isolation. Still, your days are probably not as full as they used to be. Cooking can be a stress reliever, and if you’re a novice, learning a new skill can challenge your brain in a different way. Plus, […]

The post-holiday haze has faded, and now there’s no denying it: Winter is here. If your reaction to below-freezing temps is to burrow inside a cocoon of blankets, emerging only to retrieve your hot beverage or warm comfort food of choice—well, we’re right there with you. Here are five dishes perfect for banishing the cold […]

Tired of the typical turkey and stuffing? For Thanksgiving this year, try something different with these personal recipes that dancers have shared with Dance Magazine. The ingredients are packed with dancer-friendly nutrients to help you recover from rehearsals and fuel up for the holiday performances ahead. If anyone raises an eyebrow at your unconventional choices, […]

“I’m better at dancing than cooking,” Beatriz Stix-Brunell admits. A first soloist at The Royal Ballet, the New York City native largely relies on London’s burgeoning food scene for major meals. One exception: her lucky performance dish, a straightforward pasta recipe with prosciutto. “I make it the night before and bring it to the opera […]