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The Mindful Dancer

Self-awareness, Wellbeing, Presence

Supporting dancers’ mental well-being and equipping them with tools to navigate their careers in the best way.

"The Mindful Dancer" is a project dedicated to supporting dancers’ mental well-being and equipping them with practical tools to navigate their careers with greater clarity, resilience, and balance. The initiative includes workshops, regular individual and group sessions, and talks designed to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a more sustainable approach to life as a dancer.

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Empower your dance journey with tools that support sustainable, fulfilling careers.

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THE WORKSHOP

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The Mindful Dancer is a transformative workshop designed and led by Livia Massarelli to open an essential conversation around dancer well-being. It offers practical, science-backed strategies to support mental health in the dance profession and help artists navigate the unique pressures of their careers with greater clarity and resilience.

"The Mindful Dancer" has already been chosen by prestigious dance institutions and companies in the UK and internationally. See the list below.

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What to expect:


Participants receive a dedicated self-care toolkit created specifically for dancers.

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This includes:

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  • Original guided meditations

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  • Mindfulness practices

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  • Coaching tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management

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Rooted in experiential academic research and Livia’s unique expertise as a professional dance artist, life coach, and meditation facilitator, The Mindful Dancer provides vital resources for personal and professional growth.​

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What The Mindful Dancer includes:​

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  • Variety of secular meditation practices specifically created for dancers

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  • Mindful exercises to develop self-awareness, self-compassion, and to cope with negative thinking

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  • Breathwork

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  • Somatic and movement practices

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  • Exercises to foster self-reflection and self-discovery

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  • Effective, science-based techniques to manage stress and intense emotions

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  • Group sharing and guided reflections

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  • Safe and nurturing space to explore holistic well-being

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  • Practices to unlock artistic expression

"The Mindful Dancer" has already been chosen by prestigious dance institutions and companies in the UK and internationally. 

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  • English National Ballet School

  • Rambert School

  • English National Ballet

  • Trinity Laban

  • Northern School of Contemporary Dance

  • London Contemporary Dance School

  • Institute of Arts Barcelona

  • Dancers’ Career Development (UK)

  • Studio Wayne McGregor

  • London Studio Centre

  • Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company (UK)

  • Avant Garde Dance (UK)

  • Equilibrio Dinamico Dance Company (IT)

photo credit: Stefano Sasso

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