Dancer Wellness - Services & Events

Monika Saigal, MS, RD, CEDS, CDN

Monika is a former professional dancer on a mission to build a better dance world and improve the health and well-being of dancers. She offers a variety of specialized workshops, trainings, and consulting services designed to address the needs of dancers as well as anyone who trains, cares for, or works with them.

Workshops & Trainings

Some of Monika’s most popular workshops are listed below. Contact us to book one now or to have a workshop or training customized to your specific needs and audience.

Head to Pointe^® Nutrition Workshop for Dancers

A fun & interactive workshop that teaches dancers how to:

Head to Pointe^® Wellness Workshop for Dancers

An interactive workshop focusing on nourishing the whole dancer. This presentation is led by Monika or co-led by Monika and a dance psychotherapist. Includes topics from the Head to Pointe® Nutrition Workshop plus:

Head to Pointe^® Eating Disorder Awareness & Prevention Workshop

This workshop provides essential training for dance educators, staff, parents, and health professionals and is led by Monika or co-led by Monika and a dance psychotherapist (both of whom are eating disorder specialists). Topics include:

Monika’s workshops are packed with invaluable information for dancers, teachers, staff, parents, and health professionals to help dancers stay healthy from Head to Pointe®! These workshops can be presented in person or virtually and tailored to meet your needs, audience, and budget.

Contact us to inquire about studio packages or for more information.

Consulting Services for Dance Schools & Companies

Monika has extensive experience working with dance schools and companies and is available to consult with you or your organization to help you better support the health and well-being of your dancers. Options include (but are not limited to):

Development and/or review of an eating disorder or wellness policy
Development and/or review of educational materials or programming
Screening program development and/or review
Meal service/meal plan/menu review and feedback
Resource list development and/or review
Case consultation/supervision for wellness team providers

Upcoming Dancer Wellness Events

Tulsa Ballet School

October 18, 2024

Cincinnati Ballet Professional Training Division

November 19, 2024

San Francisco Ballet School – Dancers

February 7, 2025

Mid-Atlantic Dance Educator Summit

July 15, 2025

Recent Head to Pointe^® Events

Join the growing list of schools, companies, and organizations that have hosted Head to Pointe® events!

American Ballet Theatre JKO School American Ballet Theatre Studio Company San Francisco Ballet School Juilliard Dance Division Grand Rapids Ballet Festival Ballet Providence Dance Theatre of Harlem School The Washington School of Ballet Steps on Broadway CityDance New York Theatre Ballet School Brandywine Ballet University of Oklahoma School of Dance Puerto Rico Classical Dance Competition Texas Christian University School for Classical & Contemporary Dance New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Prisma Dance STEPS School of Dance Florida State University Music Theatre Program Cincinnati Ballet Academy San Francisco Ballet Dance Medicine Education Initiative Tulsa Ballet