The STAGES Method™ is a mental wellness training built exclusively for the competitive dance world equipping studios, competition organizations, and school programs with the awareness, language, and skills to support every dancer’s whole wellbeing.
Young people experience a mental health challenge
Of mental health conditions begin before age 24
Of competitive dancers never discuss their struggles
Dance culture teaches resilience but it also teaches silence. And the result is that mental health challenges develop undetected, unaddressed, and unsupported inside studios and organizations that genuinely care about their dancers but simply don’t have the tools.
The STAGES Method™ changes that.
Developed by Sadiyyah Abdul-Mumin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience working with teens, adolescents, and competitive athletes throughout Los Angeles County and a former competitive dancer herself ; The STAGES Method™ is a practical, evidence informed training that gives every adult and young person in your community a real framework for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges.
No clinical training required. Just commitment.
Every offering is tailored to your team's size, role, and goals.
A focused session for your leadership team equipping your staff with the framework and language to support dancers before a crisis occurs.
In-person or virtual
90 min session
Up to 30 participants
Role-specific strategies included
Dancers
The complete STAGES Method™ is a whole-community training that creates a shared language and a wellness-forward culture across your entire studio.
In-person or virtual
Custom multi-session format
Tailored to each audience
Up to 30 participants
Ongoing support included
For dance parents & caregivers
A dedicated session that gives dance parents the tools and confidence to recognize when their dancer is struggling and know how to show up for them.
In-person or virtual
90-minute session
Q&A included
Take-home resources
Equip your leadership team and teaching staff with the skills to recognize warning signs and respond with confidence before a dancer reaches a crisis.
Create a culture of care at your events. Add The STAGES Method™ workshop to your programming and position your organization as a leader in dancer wellness.
Give your school community the tools to support student mental wellness within the unique context of performance and dance.
Every training is built around The STAGES Method™ framework which is a practical, six step approach developed specifically for the dance community.
S | See the Signs |
T | Take a Moment to Connect |
A | Ask and Actually Listen |
G | Give Validation, Not Advice |
E | Explore Next Steps Together |
S | Stay Connected |