Dança e nutricão: A alimentação como promotora da saúde de bailarinos- intérpretes em períodos pré-apresentação de espetáculos.

Abstract

This research aims to analyze how dance performers nourish themselves in the periods leading up to a show and the impacts of this nutrition on the body, both positive and negative. The research investigates whether dancers follow specific diets before performances and examines the level of knowledge they have about nutrition, health, and physical performance. Furthermore, it seeks to understand the relationship dancers have with their bodies, how they view nutrition, and how this affects their performance on stage. Through interviews with dance performers, the study reveals that, in many cases, dancers try to follow strict diets, often influenced by aesthetic pressure and the pursuit of an ideal body. However, not everyone has adequate knowledge about the healthiest dietary choices to optimize their physical and emotional performance. Inadequate nutrition, often due to stress and lack of time, can lead to negative effects such as fatigue, a higher risk of injuries, and emotional problems. On the other hand, on stage. Through interviews with dance performers, the study reveals that, in many cases, dancers try to follow strict diets, often influenced by aesthetic pressure and the pursuit of an ideal body. However, not everyone has adequate knowledge about the healthiest dietary choices to optimize their physical and emotional performance. Inadequate nutrition, often due to stress and lack of time, can lead to negative effects such as fatigue, a higher risk of injuries, and emotional problems. On the other hand, used for data collection was the use of field diaries, which allowed for detailed recording of observations and reflections on the dancers' eating habits during the preparation period for the show. The results showed that before the performance, to maintain a body within aesthetic standards, some dancers adopted restrictive diets that occurred abruptly to achieve faster results and the need for a slim body. This research understands that the nutrition of dancer-performers has a direct relationship with the quality of their performance.