Mind & Body care for dancers

Honestly, I don't see enough dancers being treated as athletes. Dancers are athletes. They train like athletes. But often parents, dance teachers, physicians and schools do not accommodate the needs of a growing body or the developing mind of a dancer who is in the studio 10 + hours a week. In order to avoid burn out, injury, or falling behind in school. They need tailored nutrition, adequate sleep and rest. They need time to enjoy family, friends and dare I say...other activities.