Welcome to the American Dance Therapy Association

• Founded in l966, the American Dance Therapy Association works to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and competence in the field of dance/movement therapy.
• ADTA stimulates communication among dance/movement therapists and members of allied professions through publication of the ADTA Newsletter, the American Journal of Dance Therapy, monographs, bibliographies, and conference proceedings.
• ADTA holds an annual conference and supports formation of regional groups, conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings throughout the year.

What is Dance/Movement Therapy?

• Dance/Movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration of the individual.

• Dance/Movement therapists work with individuals who have social, emotional, cognitive and/or physical problems.

• They are employed in psychiatric hospitals, clinics, day care, community mental health centers, developmental centers, correctional facilities, special schools and rehabilitation facilities.

• They work with people of all ages in both groups and individually. They act as consultants and engage in research.

• They live and work throughout the United States, in Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia.

• Board of Directors

• Contacts for Regional and  Local Activities

• Membership

• Credentials

• Education

• Research Committee

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