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This study compared the risk of Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance (RED-D) between male dance majors (n=22) and non-majors (n=22) in Korea using the Dance-specific Energy Availability Questionnaire (DEAQ). Addressing the current female-centered RED-D literature, the study aimed to identify low energy availability in male dancers and examine the relative influence of dance training. After accounting for age, BMI, and training hours, dance majors showed significantly lower DEAQ scores (M = 0.55, SD = 4.14) than non-majors (M = 5.91, SD = 2.64), t(42) = –5.129, p < .001, indicating greater RED-D risk. Risk or high-risk prevalence reached 36.36% in majors compared to 0% in non-majors. Dance majors also reported more injury-related rest days, higher smoking rates, specific dietary restrictions, and greater emphasis on weight control, while endocrine markers and eating-disorder history were similar across groups. These findings suggest that aesthetic pressures in dance may intensify energy imbalance among men, underscoring the need for male-specific RED-D interventions.