Dancers' Body Book

The more I get into ballet the more I love it. This book has good information for a dancer who wants to get their body into shape for better dancing. It's honest about how extreme some dancers get, but it always encourages a healthy balance and moderation as the way to succeed. I've been applying the principles and have been feeling better and have had more energy to go dance!

I must say I had my doubts, but after reading this book, I am very pleased. The book provides effective guidelines for a dancer. As a dancer, eating disorders are unfortunately still an issue in ballet (maybe other dance too). This book, however, gives a safe plan to incorporate into life. I wish I had bought it when I was 10 yrs old! Of course it is geared more towards actual dancers, not just people who take dance classes a few times a week. But, I think most people will be able to use the guidelines and adjust things to fit their own lifestyles.

I bought this book mainly because it's about ballet, but after I started reading I discovered the book was more than that. The diet plan works so well and the pictures and interviews with other dancers are inspiring. I actually lost weight with this book, and always keep it on hand to refer to. Its definitly a must have.

The diet outlined is this book is very easy to stick with, makes you feel better about your body (especially in a leotard and tights)and actually increases your energy level tremendously. After only a couple of days I noticed a change in my appearance, and my partner actually said I felt much lighter. I would recommend this book to dancers and nondancers alike.

LOVED THIS BOOK AND WILL KEEP IT TO REFER BACK TO. Allegra Kent interviews many dancers on how they stay in such super good shape. She interviews Fernando Bujones, Mikhail Baryshnikof, Gelsey Kirkland and so many others! It is very inspiring and honest. Many dancers confess to weaknesses - smoking, drinking, overeating, but tell how they compensate for it. When you put all the advice together it makes for a very informative book.