Dancer Stories
A collection of stories from dancers who have experienced REDs. They share the highs and lows of their journeys, the benefits of recovery and the hope and optimism for a healthier dance industry.
Read and watch the stories of dancers impacted by REDs below.
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The voices in my head
Alice Abbott
Part 1 of a 3 part series
Reframing the voices in my head
Alice Abbott
Part 2 of 3 part series
Stepping back into the studio
Alice Abbott
Part 3 of a 3 part series
Restriction, rigour, and me
James Forbat
Performance, body image, and REDs
Emily Stewart McLean
Come out of the shadows
Anonymous
A parent and former ballet dancer navigates their child's dance journey
My experience with Hormone Replacement Therapy
Kallie Green
From struggling with REDs to being proud of my recovery
Kallie Green
The impact of REDs and disordered eating on fertility
Jenna Roberts
Learning the importance of nutrition
Miranda Silveira
How my experience with REDs shaped me as a coach
James Barton
Mindfulness at the barre
Suzan Opperman
The exit that became a new beginning
Allysan Lui
Permission to rest
Chris Rogers-Wilson
What would it mean to treat your time resting as intentionally as your performance?
REDs, recovery and recognising patterns
Suzan Opperman