We are happy to continue our wellness program for your student’s level this year. Mental Health Seminars will be hosted by PNB consulting therapist Josh Spell and PNB consulting Nutritionist Monica Van Winkle. Additionally, the PNBS Mentorship Program, developed by PNB Company dancers Cecilia IIiesiu and Amanda Morgan and led by a team of Company dancers, is offering monthly group meetings. All meetings will be held in person.
Please see below for the schedule:
These programs aim to guide students through their ballet training by offering monthly talks with PNB company dancers, PNB consultants, and PNBS faculty. Each session is an open and safe environment for students, professionals, and teachers to share their advice and experiences related to dance.
We strongly recommend students attend these meetings as they are in place as part of a larger PNB commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for students. Role will be taken at each meeting for attendance. If for any reason dancers cannot attend their scheduled meetings/seminars, please follow the protocol for absences from the student handbook by notifying the School prior to their meeting/seminar.
List of topics that will be covered this year:
Perfectionism
Performance values and boundaries
Audition prep
Confidence & self-doubt
Body image & nutrition
Self-care & stress management
Motivation
Work ethic
Balancing dance & school
Careers in dance & life of a professional dancer
Classmate relationships & healthy competition