“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them”
DANCE THERAPY TRAINING AOTEAROA
Empowering students to become dance movement therapists since 2014.
Dance Movement Therapy is based on the assumption that the body and mind are interrelated, and that changing movement patterns affects change in other areas.
The practice utilises an active, client-centred approach, providing each person the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings and express themselves in an environment that is safe, supportive and uplifting, through both movement and words.
Dance Therapy Training Aotearoa provides part time training that offers a pathway toward practicing as a Professional Dance Movement Therapist.
DANCE THERAPY DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The Diploma training in Dance Movement Therapy is a two year part time training that offers a pathway toward practicing as a Professional Dance Movement Therapist. At the completion of the course, you will be able to register as a provisional Professional member of the DTAA (Dance Therapy Association of Australasia) and be able to practice professionally.
In order to practice as a Dance Therapist, you will need to complete two years training, however you may opt out of the training after the first year, if you choose, and still apply the principles of DMT to your work and lead therapeutic group dance sessions.
WONDERING IF OUR TRAINING IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Our training is designed for anyone interested in developing skills to work in the field of Dance Movement Therapy in the future, or those who would like to integrate therapeutic dance into an existing related Profession such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy.