TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.

The TuTu Thin Podcast will explore the complex relationship between dancers, athletes, their body and eating disorders, explaining how eating disorders can too easily develop in this driven, perfectionistic yet vulnerable population. TuTu Thin also explores the relationship between the dancer/athlete and the drive for perfection. How can the dancer/athlete develop healthy eating patterns in a world where there is expectation to have a strong, yet thin body. How can the dance teacher, choreographers, coaches and parents identify who may be struggling with an eating disorder? Coaches and dance teachers can promote healthy body image, but what is their responsibility if a dancer/athlete is exhibiting signs of having an eating disorder? Both prevention and treatment of eating disorders for the dancer/athlete are examined as well as how to return them back to their passion for dance or their sport. There will also be interviews with dancers, athletes, and those who work with them to promote wellness in mind, body and spirit.

Podcasting since 2022 • 98 episodes

TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.

Latest Episodes

Tamar Rogoff discusses her journey to being a dancer, choreographer and filmmaker

Tamar Rogoff is a choreographer and filmmaker who explores the outer limits of how people negotiate extreme circumstances. As artistic director of Tamar Rogoff Performance Projects, Rogoff creates inclusive, multidisciplinary, mul...

September 17, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 2 • 41:16

Dr Sean Altman Discusses His Work with Dancers and Athletes

Dr. Sean Altman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Functional Medicine specialist who works with dancers, gymnasts, athletes, hypermobile patients, and individuals with complex chronic pain and orthopedic injuries. His approach f...

September 03, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 1 • 27:23

Dr. Niva Piran Shares about her work with the The National Ballet School of Canada

Dr. Niva Piran is an award-winning author, researcher, teacher, and mentor. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and a school consultant. A Fellow of the American and Canadian Psychological Association...

June 26, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 20 • 51:37

Lindsley Allen Discusses her Career as a Dancer, Choreographer and Dance Educator, From Prince to Dancing With the Stars and Beyond....

LINDSLEY ALLEN is a versatile and accomplished artist who has combined successful careers as a Creative Producer, Director, Choreographer and Actor who began her career as a professional dancer. She has blended her commercial success and...

June 11, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 19 • 36:33

Meet Lainie Munro, Performer, Choreographer and Master Teacher

Lainie Munro is a New York City based performer, choreographer, and teacher. Most recently she performed in "Beetlejuice" (Maxine/ Juno) on the Norwegian Viva, sailing throughout Europe and the Caribbean. Other credits include the C...

May 28, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 18 • 52:18

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Contributors

Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT, CEDS

Host