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
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Diverse Approaches to Navigating Trauma Through your Body
Saturday 5 September 2026
Onine via Zoom
10.00am to 1.00pm AEST
This webinar will cover how to recognise a trauma response in your client, or group participant, and how to support your client and take care of yourself.
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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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