The Road Ahead: Global Trends in Dance Movement Therapy

This paper presents a global perspective of the dance movement therapy (dmt) profession as drawn from a survey comparing six other countries with Australia. The responses indicate various pathways taken for professional advancement, with the choice dependent on different influences within each country. The complexities that surround the decision making process for the choice of pathway for Australia are discussed, and comparisons are made between the profession in Australia and the countries surveyed. The importance of training in achieving professional recognition is highlighted and alliances with other organisations suggested for career advancement purposes.