What do you eat before ballet?

Question:I am finding myself worn out halfway through and just exhausted afterwards.

What can i eat that will provide me with energy to last the entire way. The class is supposed to be an hour but i swear i see that clock go over..not that i mind because i love it.

I have decided to incorporate Dasani into my diet before i go as a "pick me up" because of the salt content. Do you think that will help?

Also, this is a bit off topic but just in case i happen to get any of you really good ballet dancers... how can i make a pretty bun? I have really long and thick hair. Any tricks of the trade?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am finding myself worn out halfway through and just exhausted afterwards.

What can i eat that will provide me with energy to last the entire way. The class is supposed to be an hour but i swear i see that clock go over..not that i mind because i love it.

I have decided to incorporate Dasani into my diet before i go as a "pick me up" because of the salt content. Do you think that will help?

Also, this is a bit off topic but just in case i happen to get any of you really good ballet dancers... how can i make a pretty bun? I have really long and thick hair. Any tricks of the trade?

eat heathy! fruits and vegetables are the BEST but what i have found is if i eat too much i can't dance at all have a small snack before each ballet class (not too much but also enough that you won't be starving through ballet class) foods high in vitamin are great too my snack is usually ritz crackers with grapes or a special k bar and yogurt
Dasani is a great water company i take it for ballet and absolutely love this water its not going to improve any dancing ability in anyone but it will keep you hydrated (bigger bottle than most water companies plus tastes better)
for a bun i have really thick hair too and at my studio your bun has to be perfect order some of these (bun heads bobbie pins) http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.p...
get a good sturdy pony tail in the back middle of your head once in a pony separate the hair into two parts then twist part one around the pony and secure it with the bun head pins do the same with the other group of hair but go around the first section that is already up to finish put a hair net around the whole bun to secure everything here is a place to buy the hair nets http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.p...
HOPE all this helps good luck

Eat a big mac and extra large fry that will give you energy and just shave ur head then u wont have to worry about it!

Um, I bring a propel to drink before class. Water for during class. A Granola bar and an Apple for afterwards and for Rehearsal-time (for the ballets that I participate in). I'm not a strict dieter so I can eat fast-food beforehand and I'm fine.(i dont suggest it, though. )

sorry, I'm a guy and I don't really know how to make buns either. But I have seen some darn tight buns on people with long long hair, so it's possible

The best things you can eat before class are fruits, granola bars, power bars, yogurt or nuts (almonds are the best). These are all very light and are not heavy in sugar. Nuts in particular are good because they are a high source of protein and will give you lasting energy instead of a burst of energy and then a crash(the result of a lot of sugar).

The high salt content probly wont help because salt absorbs water in the body which is probly the most important thing to have in class. You must stay hydrated to keep energy up.

As for your bun:
I had the same proble. Put your hair in a ponytail. Separate it into 2 or more strands. Twist one strand around the ponytail and pin along the way. Then twist the next around pinning along the way. Repeat. Hairnets around your bun will really help to keep it tight and you can also pin all the way around your bun after you put the hairpins in to help shape it. the bunheads brand sells great hair pins, they are about 2 inches long and are very thick(they wont end in thick hair). they are a life saver. Sorry if those directions are confusing

hope it helps