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DST 2024 Speaking / Dance Schedule
March - Barnes and Noble - The Grove in Los Angeles
April 12 - Interview with Logan Crawford
April 20 & 21st - Los Angeles Festival of Books - University of Southern California
May 5 - Judging for the NFL Try Outs for the Cincinnati Ben Gals
July - Speaking at Performing Arts and Medical Association - PAMA in London, England
Past Events
/2023
June - Miss Kristin’s Dance Studio - Avon Lake, Ohio
October - The Dance Company - Cincinnati, Ohio
October - IADMS - Columbus, Ohio
In The News
The latest news and events from Dawn.
Book Signing at Barnes & Noble - The Grove LA
Author Spotlight - Hollywood Weekly International
Esteemed psychotherapist, former professional dancer, and eating disorder expert, Dawn Smith-Theodore, announces the launch of her poignant memoir, Mother, Men and Me. Following the success of her previous book, TuTu Thin, which guides dancers through the challenges of eating disorders, Smith-Theodore delves deep into her personal journey, unraveling family secrets, unexpected love affairs, and her combat against anorexia. Set against the backdrop of a quaint Ohio town, Mother, Men and Me portrays Smith-Theodore's early infatuation with the boy-next-door, which spirals into unforeseen revelations about her mother's past. As familial secrets unfold, she confronts her relationship with men and battles the silent enemy of anorexia while establishing herself as a professional dancer.
In her book, Smith-Theodore intricately depicts the complex bond shared between her and her mother, juxtaposed with their shared passion for dance. Through captivating narrative, readers... [READ FULL ARTICLE HERE]
Spotlight on Dawn Smith-Theodore - The Spotlight Network
The Eating Disorder Trap - By Robyn Goldberg
#159: Mother, Men and Me with Dawn Smith-Theodore
Released: Apr 22, 2024
Dawn Smith Theodore, MA, LMFT, CEDS is a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders. Dawn has treated eating disorders for over 20 years and is a former professional dancer. She is the author of “TuTu Thin” A Guide to Dancing Without an Eating Disorder. She is also the author of her new book “Mother, Men and Me, A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs
Unveiling the Unspoken: Dawn Smith-Theodore’s Journey Through Dance, Desire, and Disorder in ‘Mother, Men and Me
Dawn Smith-Theodore‘s new memoir, “Mother, Men and Me,” is a raw cut through the facade of familial perfection, a deep dive into the chaos of personal demons, and a stark revelation of the truths that shape us. Following her insightful guide for dancers, “TuTu Thin,” Smith-Theodore now turns the spotlight inward, revealing her own skirmishes with anorexia, the tangled web of relationships, and the relentless pursuit of professional dance against a backdrop of family secrets... [Read Full Article Here]