The purpose of this study was to examine the sources of stress and coping used by college female dancers. Two hundred thirty two dancers were participated in the study and responded to open-questionnaire about the sources of stress they experienced and coping strategies they used at present and in the past. Qualitative methodology was utilized and raw data were analyzed inductively. Themes were identified from the analysis of the raw data. Five general dimensions of stress sources and coping strategies were identified. Five stress sources were psychological demands, physical demands, environmental demands, perceived expectations of others and human relationship issues. Five coping strategies were psychological training, relaxation techniques, training and strategies, emotional stability, social support.