A banana a day?

Dance Magazine, Feb, 2008 by Kimberley Cooper

After reading the story on stage fright (Nov. 2007) I can't believe that no one mentioned potassium, which has helped me for years. I've found that taking a small amount (100-200 mg) about an hour before I go on really helps with the shakes, which I used to suffer from in the first few minutes onstage. Some people eat a banana before the show, but I could never stomach that. A musician friend told me about potassium 15 years ago and it truly changed everything for me.

I also have a little ritual where I touch my heart and then the stage and ask it to be good to me. I do this before the curtain opens or as close to the time I enter as possible.

Kimberley Cooper

Artistic Associate/Resident

Choreographer/Dancer

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

Calgary, Canada

Please note: DM's nutrition experts advise consulting with your physician before taking dietary supplements.