Dancer Mental Wellness...
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Danscend’s mission is to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and dance families.

We offer certification trainings, workshops, and resource libraries.
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Mental Health and Wellness in Dance Starts With You

Certifications

Designed for dance educators, dance organization staff, and dance adjudicators, Danscend certifications equip you with the tools necessary to foster a positive and supportive environment.

Workshops

For teachers, families, and dancers, Danscend workshops educate and inspire through science backed information and interactive activities on topics such as self-talk, resilience, and body image.

Resource Library

Danscend's library of resources include science-backed topical information presented in fun and interesting ways designed to get dancers and educators on a path toward mental wellness.

Why Mental Health for Dancers?

A survey of dancers' mental wellness found that 75% of dancers reported experiencing a mental health challenge in the past five years. And 81% of those dancers don't feel the dance community does enough to support mental health. It's time for a change.
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We work with mental health professionals

Our content is reviewed and approved

Our advisory board of mental health professionals helps to ensure we deliver accuracy and quality.  Our courses, content, and resources are science-backed and use peer-reviewed research.
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Our certifications and resources offer practicality

We go beyond the science, teaching dancers and educators how to apply it in the dance studio, so that mental wellness is more than just an idea - it's a reality.
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Danscend resources can help you...

Gain additional knowledge

The more you learn, the better your skills as an educator and dancer become. 

better serve the dance space

Better support yourself and/or your students using the tools you gain.

FIND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Find inspiration and support from other dancers and educators in our community.

Our Certifications

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Dancer Mental Wellness Libraries

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Our Mental Wellness Workshops

Meet our Co-Founders

Michelle and Kristin
Proudly repping Danscend on the road!

What Are Folks Saying
about Danscend?

"Necessary"

Danscend was an absolute necessity for our Summer Intensive students this past year! We loved how Kristin and Michelle were so real and personable with the students...We absolutely will be using them again as guest speakers and look forward to having them share their wealth of knowledge with students in the future!

Julianna Rubio Slager
Artistic Director/Co-founder of Ballet 5:8

"Transformational"

Working with Danscend has truly transformed our approach to teaching and critiquing dancers. Their courses are incredibly easy to understand & engaging...Their courses have challenged us to level up, pushing us to continuously grow and refine our product...We can’t recommend Danscend enough!

Jenna Lyn Endicott
Artistic Director at Celebrity Dance

"Amazing"

Danscend...has truly been nothing short of AMAZING! The sessions were not only educational but also fun and engaging... As a result, our team is now equipped with greater awareness and readiness to provide valuable and meaningful feedback to our ballet competition dancers.

Matthew Diaz-Caldwell & Ward Billeisen
Co-owners/Founders of Ballet Championships of America

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it's okay to ask for help

You're not alone

If you ever feel like you need to talk to someone, please reach out for help.  Here are just a few national hotlines (in the US) should you or anyone you know ever need them.

To download this PDF and access other international hotlines, please click the button below.

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