Dance Movement Therapy
Association of Australasia
The Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia Incorporated (DTAA) is dedicated to serving people in our communities through the transformative power of Dance Movement Therapy:
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is the relational and therapeutic use of dance and movement to further the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural functioning of a person.
As the peak body for DMT in Australasia, the DTAA sets the standards for excellence in practice, training and research, and publishes a Register of qualified and experienced DMT professionals.
Our mission is to promote the growth, development, and recognition of this profession by connecting with allied health professionals, peer organisations, government bodies, education providers and the broader community. We warmly welcome you to join us on this journey.
“We dance from the moment our feet touch the Earth”
– Sharon Chaiklin
Latest News
Cultural Symbiosis: The unique Mental Health factors within the South Asian Diaspora and their Relevance in the Therapeutic Relationship”
Saturday 31 October 2026
Onine via Zoom
12.00pm to 5.00pm AEDT
The South Asian population in Australia is the largest migrant group who are currently falling through the cracks of Australian systems and services and not receiving appropriate mental health and social support. There are unique cultural contexts, factors and intersectionality to consider when engaging in a working alliance with this population.
On the topic of wellbeing, Ella Dumaresq, DTAA Professional Member, PhD, Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and leading the Dance Movement Therapy track in the Master of Creative Arts Therapies program, appeared recently on episode 12 of The House of Wellness on @7now or YouTube, to share about and demonstrate Dance Movement Therapy.
Check it out, especially if you’d like ideas on how to explain DMT to prospective audiences. Congratulations Ella! A great ambassador for our profession.
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