*See Anna Cerveny, Cleveland Dance Project * *“Healing Arts”** YouTube Video* https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMoh <https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI> *on* *“Wake Up to Healing Arts: Using Performance and Media* *for* *Direction, Hope, Health, and Total Well-being, 2.0”* See YouTube Videos Showing how the roles of medical health organizations and Performing Artists Help Soothe and Heal Mental Health Challenges, experienced by men, women, teens and children. Anna shares the joy, beauty and healing her dance company provides through her adult dancers who showcase the amazing dances which help individuals feel better about their mental health challenges. Anna discusses how her profession as a physical therapist blends therapy and dance. Consequently, Anna explains the power of "mindfulness" which anyone can easily practice for a few moments to ease whatever mental or physical pain they are experiencing *See Anna Cerveny: https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI <https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI>* 1. *Seeking Serenity *- This piece is an introspective look at today's busy culture tendencies and the toll that being constantly busy is taking on our mental health. We explore the dissonance between societal praise for the constant drive to succeed, and the resulting anxiety disorders that can plague us behind closed doors. This project aims to normalize self care, and recognize the beauty in pause. We encourage you to take a deep breath, and identify where in your own life you need to reflect and reprioritize. *Cleveland Dance Project: https://youtu.be/nzjzym3mbYE <https://youtu.be/nzjzym3mbYE>* 2.* Drowning *- This piece is dedicated to everyone who has ever fought a silent battle. Depression can reach anyone and everyone. You are not alone, and we are grateful you are here with us today. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or a mental health crisis, please reach out for help. Here are some outlets: Cleveland Dance Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3S-gmhlpyI Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio (WUAL) Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wualstudio@gmail.com www.wualstudio.org Judy Allen Co-Coordinator Excellence Zone Marketing, Owner jallen3778@gmail.com Major Gwen Boleware USAF (Ret) Asst. Coordinator gboleware@gmail.com