“My original mission was to make people feel less alone in their experiences, and I love the fact that it does that for me as I am creating this project.” 

In this episode we speak with Leal Zielińska. We discuss removing the stigma around mental health, self care practices, addressing mental health within dance schools and companies, resources for mental health support, and more. 

About Leal Zielińska: Leal studied at the Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy and is a graduate of the Independent Program at the Ailey School in New York City. She has danced professionally with Sidra Bell Dance New York and was featured on the cover of Dance Magazine in January 2018. Leal is currently an Artistic Associate at the Gibney Company where she is the founder of the Okay, Let’s Unpack This Initiative, working to normalize the conversation of mental health within the dance community.