Training Information
Dance movement therapy training programs in Australasia
Masters of Dance Movement Therapy – University of Auckland, New Zealand
Internationally recognised professional accreditation commenced in 2019. For more information on program structure or entrance requirements: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/master-of-dance-movement-therapy.html
Masters of Creative Arts Therapy (Drama or Dance Movement Therapy), University of Melbourne, Australia.
The University of Melbourne’s new Masters in Creative Arts Therapy (Drama or Dance Movement specialisations) is offered as a blended learning (on-line and intensives) degree in 2021, making it suitable for study from anywhere in Australia. Applications for 2021 open 1 August and close October 31. More information here.
Contact Maya Ercole, Lecturer, Creative Arts and Music Therapies Research Unit (CAMTRU), FFAM, University of Melbourne. Email: maya.ercole@unimelb.edu.au.
IDTIA: International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia, Melbourne, Australia
The IDTIA has trained dance movement therapists since 1989 and has run courses at Introductory, Foundation and Advanced Clinical Training levels. The Teaching Faculty, all experienced professional dance movement therapists and teachers currently practising in their respective fields, are graduates of the IDTIA Advanced program who received their training from American dance movement therapist and international educator, Dr Marcia Leventhal PhD CMA ADTR.
For more information: IDTIA website
Dance Therapy NZ: Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy, New Zealand
This low-residence, one year, part time programme includes 6 Auckland-based weekend modules plus online tutorials & self study, enabling International students to attend. The course is experiential, utilising current DMT practice & tools to develop embodied skills and understanding. This is supported by a strong theoretical base, and will be delivered by both local and International guest teachers who are experts in the field of DMT. The Foundation Module offered on 30-31 March, 2019 is a prerequisite before applying to undertake the Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy in 2020.
To find out more or register: https://www.dancetherapy.co.nz. Email certificate@dancetherapy.co.nz or phone +64 27 574 4340
Tensegrity Training: NAT11068 Graduate Diploma of Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy, Sunshine Coast, Australia
This course is designed as a post-graduate level course for Allied Health Professionals wanting to develop their professional capacity to work focusing on the psychotherapeutic use of dance/movement and somatics with their clients. It equips graduates to work as Dance/Movement Psychotherapists incorporating theoretical frameworks of Authentic Movement, Dance Therapy, Somatics and Laban Movement Analysis. Entry into the course requires a qualification in Dance or an Allied Health discipline. For more information or to book a phone information session call 0400600360 or Info:http://www.tensegritytraining.com.au/advanced-clinical-training-somatics
Training overseas
The following list provides information about dance movement therapy and other training that may be of interest to dance movement therapists, that has been provided to us for advertising.
A comprehensive list of dance movement therapy training programs is available from the ADTA website.
Germany
Scotland
First UK Certification Programme in Laban Movement Studies
Moving Forth in Scotland is collaborating with Laban Institute for Movement Studies® New York (LIMS® NY) to offer in Scotland an accredited Certification Programme in Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies® First UK Certification Programme in Laban Movement Studies. Moving Forth in Scotland bring LMA/BF training from Laban Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS), NY, to the UK.
Programme Coordinator: Karen Studd CMA ISMETA, Principal Assistant: Susan Scarth SrDMP CMA.
Further information, movingforth.org or email contact@movingforth.org
England
Roehampton University, UK: MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy
The uniquely interdisciplinary MA course in DMP integrates theoretical, experiential and clinical learning, preparing students to practice as dance movement psychotherapists. On successful completion of the MA students enter the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK professional register.
Programmes: MA DMP. PHD DMP. Foundation Course in Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
Enquiries: Course convener Beatrice Allegranti Email: b.allegranti@roehampton.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3377
Geoffery Unkovich Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy Email: geoffery.unkovich@roehampton.ac.uk
Yeva Feldman Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy Email: y.feldman@roehampton.ac.uk
Centre for Arts Therapies Research CATR
MA Dance & Somatic Well-Being: Connections to the Living Body, University of Central Lancashire
Connections to the Living Body is a unique visionary and pioneering program offering a professional training in Dance & Somatic Movement Education. The program is on the cutting edge of contemporary international practice, exploring the creative skills required to practice with ingenuity, individuality, insight and sensitivity. All sessions are taught in the spirit of self-discovery, non-judgment and self-reflexivity. The course is facilitated through open-ended processes of self-discovery and sensory-imaginal heart-centred educative models.
University of Central Lancashire, School of Creative & Performing Arts Preston PRI 2HE UK
Phone: 0044 (0)1772 892400. Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | Website
USA
ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Training Association)
Visit ISMETA Website
PO BOX 5903, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 413-446-6009 Email: info@ismeta.org
Spain
Dance of Life® & Dance Therapy Training Program
Petra Klein and the Jardín Mariposa Team
International Institute for Dance Therapy, IIDT, Jardín Mariposa, Tenerife, España
info@Jardin-Mariposa.com| www.dancetherapy.com
www.Jardin-Mariposa.com | www.Garden-of-Life.net | www.Petra-Klein.com