The busy lifestyle of teachers, with various jobs and responsibilities sometimes means that one can easily forget to provide oneself with proper nutrition. Both students and teachers share the need for continual sources of energy to fuel their artistic and physical activities. The purpose of this presentation is to: examine the role of nutrition in those with a high physical demand and provides ideas to make good health choices in the life of the professional dance instructor.

Derrick Brown
Originally from Dallas Texas, Derrick Brown has been active for more than 15 years as a teacher and a dancer both in Europe and North America. He earned his MSc Dance Science degree at the University of Wolverhampton. This research based degree, applies theoretical knowledge of physiology, biomechanics fitness, nutrition, and performance psychology researching the specific needs of dancers. Derrick Brown works amongst others as a guest lecturer of Codarts School of the Arts in Rotterdam.