Evidence-Based Program

Embrace emotional wellness with a scientifically-backed program for a stronger mind and heart.

Expert Creator

Crafted by a mental health therapist and former competitive dancer, ensuring credibility and effectiveness.

Trusted by Studios & Parents

A course that meets the standards of studios and gains the approval of parents with its comprehensive approach.

About the Course

This self-paced online course is designed to support elite-level teen dancers with tools for navigating the mental and emotional side of dance. Through relatable video lessons and a guided digital workbook, dancers will explore how to manage stress, build confidence, work through performance pressure, and create more balance in their lives. Everything is presented in a digestible way- because I know dancers are busy, overbooked, and constantly on the go. Whether you're a dancer, parent, or studio director, this course offers meaningful support for thriving both in and out of the studio.

Meet the Creator

Auti Kamal Scolman is a lifelong competitive dancer, award-winning choreographer, and therapist dedicated to transforming the mental wellness of elite dancers. With a B.A. in Dance from California State University, Long Beach and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Sofia University, Auti brings a rare and powerful combination of lived-experience, professional dance expertise, and clinical training to her work. A passionate educator, Auti built a global audience of over half a million dancers through her popular YouTube channel, where she has empowered beginners with accessible, high-quality dance instruction. Her deep roots in the dance community, combined with her own journey through anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, uniquely position her to understand the high-pressure world dancers live in- and to meet them where they are. Auti is not only a clinician who practices evidence-based therapeutic modalities- she’s someone who has lived the challenges dancers face. Her warmth, compassion, humor, and clinical excellence make her the ideal coach for dancers seeking resilience, emotional balance, and lasting mental wellness. Through this course, she merges her two worlds to offer dancers the tools to thrive both on and off stage.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction To The Course

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Before You Begin

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The Elite Dancer's Mind Digital Workbook

  2. 2

    Understanding Burnout & The Nervous System: From Overdrive to Steady Strength

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      Dance Lives in the Body and Brain

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      Your Nervous System in the Studio

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Burnout, Recovery & Regulation

  3. 3

    Releasing Perfectionism & Performance Pressure: Making Space for Confidence, Not Just Control

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      The Perfectionistic Mind

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      Performance Anxiety & The Dancer Brain

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      From Perfection To Purpose

  4. 4

    Body Image & Self-Worth: Learning to See Yourself Beyond the Mirror

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      You Are More Than A Mirror

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      Your Body Is Not Your Worth

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      Respecting The Dancer Body

  5. 5

    Social Pressure & Comparison: Finding Your Voice in a Competitive World

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      The Weight of Social Pressure

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      Comparison Culture & Losing Yourself

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      Leading With Your Values

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      Social Media (Bonus Video)

  6. 6

    Dance-Life Balance & Who You Are Beyond Dance: You Are More Than Your Role in the Routine

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      When Dance Becomes Everything

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      Who Am I Without Dance?

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      Creating Wholeness & Balance

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    After The Course

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      Your Next Steps

Ready to go?

Enroll now to give yourself, or your dancer(s), the mental tools to thrive in the demanding world of elite dance. This course offers real, relatable support to help teen dancers feel more confident, balanced, and resilient both on and off stage.

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