What do Dance-Movement Therapists do?

By IDTIA Admin

Feb 04

Dance-Movement therapists use observation and movement analysis to determine a dance-movement program to address client needs.

They typically move with a client or group of clients to establish rapport, and facilitate the client/s to move in ways that express their inner experience and/or extend their range of movement capabilities. Suggestions are made, however work proceeds at the client’s own pace.

Professional training equips dance-movement therapists with high level skills, theoretical understanding and professional practice principles, to work with people in an ethical and competent way

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