Dance Therapy
“Dance is the oldest form of expression”
Relies on the premise:
Movement is a language, our first language. Nonverbal and movement communication begins in utero and continues throughout the lifespan. Dance/movement therapists believe that nonverbal language is as important as verbal language and use both forms of communication in the therapeutic process.
Mind, body, and spirit are interconnected.
Movement can be functional, communicative, developmental, and expressive. Dance/movement therapists observe, assess, and intervene by looking at movement, through these lenses, as it emerges in the therapeutic relationship in the therapeutic session.
Movement is both an assessment tool and a primary mode of intervention.
Who Can Dance/Movement Therapy helpful for?
EVERYBODY!
Autism, Neurological Disorders, Communication Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, ADHD, Stroke Recovery, TBI recovery.