As much as dancers might love touring, the road can be a tough place to get the nutrition you need. “A lot of things are out of your control on tour—you won’t be able to eat the way you do at home,” says Heidi Skolnik, a certified dietitian nutritionist who has worked with dancers at […]

Of all the incredible journeys I’ve taken during my life as a ballet student and professional dancer, for me, nothing tops the excitement of an international tour. Heading into my fourth season with the Island Moving Company, a small contemporary ballet company based in Newport, Rhode Island, I’ve had the opportunity to tour two seasons […]