In February I presented on dance/movement therapy as part of a panel on creative arts therapies at the UCLA Integrative Medicine Conference. I was asked to provide a concise overview of dance/movement therapy along with a brief experiential. (Ten minutes was a challenge indeed!)
In this brief video I highlight how dance/movement therapy is different than the healing that is inherent in the act of dancing. The experiential is a brief example of how a dance/movement therapist develops movement: beginning in the present moment, where the client is “at” and then facilitating a movement improvisation based on what the DMT observes in the clients’ evolving movements. (So, yes, my movement and my “suggestions” were because I observed person(s) in the group already moving in that way. The dance/movement therapist “picks up” movement from the client.)
Facilitating a group movement improvisation with a room full of scientists and doctors was a fantastic experience and I was proud to be a part of this panel.
As always, if you have any questions, please ask. I’m happy to respond.
Enjoy.
Greetings. I am unable to access the video. Is it only available here or can I find it on YOUTUBE? Thanks. 🙂
Hi! Not sure what happened to my video link! Will have to look into that. Thanks for letting me know.
Here is a link to the video on the UCLArts and Healing website: https://www.uclartsandhealing.net/ViewVideo.aspx?ID=47
Thank-you for your interest!