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Big thanks to our sponsors thus far: Cleveland Dance Project, Ohio Arts Council, and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

11:30-11:40 Welcome & Mindful Meditation/Intention Setting with Molly Weiss

Molly Weiss is President of the CDP Company Board. She is a dancer and choreographer based in the Cleveland area whose passionate and vibrant attitude helps her to succeed as a performer and a teacher. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017 with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Creative Writing; her passions lie in the arts. She began competitively dancing at age six and hasn't stopped since, trained in the styles of jazz, hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, and acrobatics. During her time at University of Michigan she was a member and choreographer of a hip-hop dance crew, as well as performed in music videos and took classes through the U of M dance department. After graduating, Molly taught at various dance studios and choreographed for high school show choir and musicals. During this time she also trained on Cleveland's elite hip-hop dance crew, Elevāted, which led her to performance opportunities such as World of Dance and the Cleveland Cavaliers game. In 2018, Molly became the founding Artistic Director of Cleveland Dance Project Company, a 501c3 contemporary fusion dance company committed to promoting wellness for dancers and exploring the benefits of movement for physical and mental health. She furthered her choreography and performance experience by getting involved with Cedar Fair Entertainment as the Park Choreographer at Valleyfair Amusement Park, and had the opportunity to perform in and work creatively on many of their immersive shows and events. Molly is excited by the opportunity to embrace the athleticism, beauty, and art of dance.

12:25-1:10 Pilates Fusion with Claire Monda, owner/founder of Momentum Fitness

Claire Monda has been a driving force in Cleveland’s dance and fitness community for over 15 years. After graduating from Ohio University with a focus in dance, she began teaching at Creative Movement Center and quickly expanded her passion into fitness, becoming a certified instructor. For the past 6 years, she’s helped condition dance and sports teams across Northeast Ohio. Now, as the owner and founder of Momentum Fitness, Claire has realized her dream of creating a space where fitness, growth, and community come together. Supported by an incredible team, she’s dedicated to empowering others to discover their strength and wellbeing.

1:15-2:00 Homeopathy for Dancers with Dr. Jane Li-Conrad, DO & homeopath

This class will introduce dancers to the principles of homeopathy and its role in supporting physical and emotional well-being. We will explore natural remedies commonly used for dance-related concerns such as muscle strain, fatigue, stage fright, and injury recovery. This session will highlight how homeopathy can complement a dancer’s holistic wellness routine—promoting balance, resilience, and sustained performance.

Jane Li-Conrad has been practicing family medicine for over 25 years as a D.O. Her journey as a Family Physician led her to discover that there are many natural ways to help the body overcome many physical and mental ailments without drugs. She has been using natural options since 2008 integrated into her osteopathic family practice. Her credentials include being Board certified in Osteopathic Family Medicine (Training with Richmond Heights/University Hospitals; Employment history with Kaiser Permanente of Ohio/Cleveland Clinic, and Lake Hospitals); Certified in Integrative Medicine, specializing in homeopathy; Masters of Arts in Biology (biochemistry research) with research work experience at MetroHealth, Veterans Administration of Cleveland; Homeopathic physician in Classical Homeopathy with over 9 years of experience and training with many famous homeopaths including but not limited to Dr. Andre Saine, Dr. Robin Murphy, Dr. Luc de Schepper, David Little, British Institute of Homeopathy, and American Academy of Homeopathy; Skilled in the art of Auricular Medicine, needless acupuncture of the ear.

Jen Fiala was born and raised in North Dakota and has always loved anything that kept her active. She grew up doing gymnastics and dance and moved to New York City in 2015 to dance professionally. Jen has a BA in Communications and a BA in Psychology. She now has her M.A. In Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is working as a therapist.

In 2016, Jen joined a yoga studio in New York City. As a yoga teacher she has been teaching yoga for 6 years. Jen has completed a 500 hour Hatha training in British Columbia, a 200 hour Vinyasa training in Los Angeles and most recently a 200 hour Vinyasa Sequencing in Toronto in 2019. In the summer of 2025, Jen also had the opportunity to lead the sequencing section of a yoga teacher training.

As a teacher, Jen is all about the smooth and steady beat and rhythm of a flow class and the mental and physical challenge that is inside the movement of yoga. You'll see her playlists are meant to match the rise and fall of the speed, intensity and movement of her classes. Jen believes yoga's purpose is to challenge and train yourself to be present, to evolve your self image internally and to learn how to be a better person for yourself and for others. 

The Dancer Wellness Workshop, as a part of our Community Wellness Project, is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.