Advance Praise for The Dancer’s Way

“This book holds information and advice that could easily save many a dancer’s career. It’s written with a clarity and compassion that come from a woman who knows firsthand both the difficulties and the thrilling joys of being a dancer.”

—Bebe Neuwirth, Emmy and Tony Award–winning Broadway dancer, singer, and actress, and founder of the Dancers’ Resource at the Actors Fund

“The Dancer’s Way is full of important and interesting information. I am impressed with its accessibility and practical applicability, not only for dancers, but also for medical doctors and all other health-care providers involved in the care of dancers. With this comprehensive book, Linda Hamilton places herself in the forefront of dance medicine in its broadest sense. The book breathes the passion of a dancer and the skills of a writer, combined with the professionalism of the psychologist she is now. Highly recommended, a joy to read, and, although dedicated to dancers, a ‘must’ for everyone active or interested in dance and/or dance medicine. Thank you, Linda, for sharing with us your vast knowledge and experience in two beautiful worlds, of dance and academia.”

—A. B. M. (Boni) Rietveld, M.D., president of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

“If you’re serious about a career in dance or just want to move through the rest of your life with grace, Linda Hamilton choreographs a perfect path. The Dancer’s Way is the complete companion for anyone who wants the body, mind, and spirit of a dancer—a true athlete. I think I will make it required reading for all of my Broadway Gypsies. Thank you, Linda, for taking the time to share these important truths for making the most of and maintaining the dancer’s physical gift.”

—Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award winner, director and choreographer of Legally Blonde: The Musical, and mentor of Bravo’s reality competition Step It Up and Dance

“Yummy book. It’s the ‘fit’ dancers have been waiting for. Eat fit, work fit, feel fit, live fit, dance fit.”

—Grover Dale, Tony Award–winning director and founder of Answers4Dancers.com

“Meticulously researched and written with a warm and generous tone, Linda Hamilton’s The Dancer’s Way is an invaluable guide for dancers of any age.”

—Meredith Monk, Dance Magazine and MacArthur Genius Award–winning composer and choreographer

“Linda Hamilton has lived this book. I’ve followed her career since she was in New York City Ballet and took my classes. She has become such a wise and understanding person who truly knows how difficult it is to be a dancer today and keep your sanity. This book is especially important for young dancers because it is a treasure chest of new information that can eliminate pain, doubt, and fear. Brava!”

—Finis Jhung, former principal dancer at Harkness Ballet and master ballet teacher