Nutrition for Dancers and Athletes in New York, NY
Training asks a great deal of your body. You need enough energy to get through class, rehearsals, performances, or competition—and an approach to food that you can sustain outside the studio or gym.
At Tribeca Nutrition, we provide individualized nutrition counseling for dancers, performers, and athletes in New York City. We help you find practical ways to fuel your work while paying attention to your health and your relationship with food.
Support for the way you actually train
A demanding schedule can make eating consistently difficult. You may have little time between rehearsals, feel unsure what to eat before a performance, or struggle to recover after a long training day. Food and body pressures can add another layer of stress.
Depending on your needs, our work together may include:
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Building reliable meals and snacks around class, training, and performance
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Planning food for busy days, travel, and changing schedules
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Supporting energy and recovery with enough food and fluids
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Finding practical options when you have limited time or access to food
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Addressing food rules, body image concerns, or anxiety about eating
You do not need to have an eating disorder to work with us. If performance goals and recovery concerns overlap, we can make space for both.
Experience with dancers and athletes
Rebecca Alcosser, RD, CDN, CEDS, specializes in performance nutrition for dancers and athletes alongside eating disorder care. She leads the nutrition department at the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre, where she supports dancers through the demands of training.
Christina Chagaris, RD, trained at the Joffrey Ballet School and has worked with Division I athletes. She brings both personal understanding of dance and clinical experience with eating disorders and disordered eating.
What happens in a nutrition consultation?
Your first appointment is 60 minutes. We’ll learn about your training schedule, nutrition history, goals, and any challenges around food. Together, we’ll identify changes that are realistic for your life.
Follow-up visits are 45 minutes. They give us time to see what is working, make adjustments, and plan for upcoming training or performances. Guidance is tailored to you; there is no single eating plan that fits every dancer or athlete.
Work with a dietitian
Tribeca Nutrition is located at 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007. Ask us about in-person appointments and available telehealth options.
Can you help if I have a history of disordered eating?
Yes. Rebecca and Christina both have experience supporting people whose performance goals intersect with food anxiety, restriction, or eating disorder recovery. We can talk about the kind of care that fits your needs.
Start with a free 10–15 minute phone consultation. We’ll hear what you’re looking for and help you decide on a next step.