SIGNATURE DANCE PROGRAM
The Whole Dancer
Customizable mental wellness workshops designed for dancers and dance communities. Interactive, relevant and rooted in the realities of training and performance.
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01 / THE PHILOSOPHY
Because the person
matters as much
as the performer.
Training the body is only part of the work. ZoliMind brings mental wellness into the spaces where dancers learn, create, audition and perform.
Through honest conversation, meaningful connection and evidence-informed tools, we help artists build resilience, navigate the demands of training and professional life, and develop a healthier relationship with the work they love.
Explore our offerings ↗02 / WHAT WE OFFER
Support for every
stage of the journey.
Counseling & Coaching
Individual counseling and performance wellness coaching for dancers, elite athletes, artists, and high-performing professionals—including attorneys and financial industry professionals. Support for performance pressure, personal growth, and navigating demanding careers.
Start a conversation ↗For Organizations
Thoughtful, tailored workshops for dance teachers, studio owners, schools, performing arts programs and organizations seeking a healthier culture of achievement.
Plan a workshop ↗WORKSHOPS WITHOUT BORDERS
A global conversation.
ZoliMind has brought mental wellness workshops to dancers in the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan—creating space for honest conversations wherever artists train and perform.
THE CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER
Beyond technique.
Beyond the stage.
Performance anxietyPerfectionism & self-talkAudition preparationConfidence & resilienceComparison & belongingFrom student to professionalHandling rejectionSustainable performance
03 / MEET KRISTA
I've been on
both sides of
the curtain.
Krista Saab Bennett, LCMHC, NCC
Before becoming a mental health professional, Krista spent more than two decades in the performing arts, including work as a Broadway performer, Radio City Rockette and rehearsal choreographer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
She also taught musical theatre in both the Children & Teens and Professional programs at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. With a master's degree from Northwestern University, she brings clinical training and lived artistic experience together to support the whole person behind the performer.
“Caring for the person is essential to sustaining the artist.”
FROM THE STAGE TO THE STUDIO
Experience that
comes from within.
The perspective behind ZoliMind is shaped by years of performing, creating, teaching and navigating the unique demands of a career in dance.
COMMUNITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Where the conversations have happened.
A selection of dance programs and organizations ZoliMind has worked with.
04 / WORDS FROM THE COMMUNITY
The impact is
in the conversation.
Reflections shared by some of the dance educators and artists who have experienced ZoliMind.
“Mindset and mental health are so important for this career from auditioning to working professionally and this workshop was an extreme help to all the dancers prior to going into a stressful audition. Krista created a one of a kind workshop specific to our needs and received such great feedback from all the dancers who participated. We cannot wait to have her back!”
“Krista's workshops are informative, life-giving and healing. She creates an honest space where vulnerability and connection are valued, empowering dancers to lead with authenticity”
“It is safe to say that bringing Krista, and her wealth of knowledge, on board for my Intensive has created lifelong change and health for these participants. I am so very thankful for her and her work!”
“Krista’s workshop created a space for all dancers no matter their background. She opened up and allowed students to speak freely and reflect on their needs, wants, struggles and questions. Since the workshop the dancers have asked over and over again for more time devoted to mental health and workshops like this one”
Testimonials reproduced from the existing ZoliMind website.
A MORE HUMAN APPROACH TO HIGH PERFORMANCE
Make room for
the whole person.
Whether you're a dancer, educator, artistic director or someone navigating a demanding path, the conversation can start here.
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05 / GET IN TOUCH
Let's create something
meaningful together.
Interested in bringing The Whole Dancer to your studio or organization? Looking for counseling or coaching support? Tell us a little about what you have in mind.
Contact ZoliMind ↗Or email krista@kristabennettwellness.com for general inquiries.