What professional ballerinas actually eat in a day

Australian Ballet dancers share their day on a plate

The willowy physiques of ballerinas are the envy of women the world over – but what if we told you they eat both dairy and carbs? It’s common to assume that ballet dancers subsist on air and the occasional opening night champagne alone, but the reality is refreshingly normal.  

In a world where it sometimes feels like everyone is on a juice cleanse/quitting sugar/only eats every full moon, this isn’t going to be what you expect (hint: these girls even eat during performances). READ MORE