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Dance Therapy and Creative Expression:

* Learning to connect bodily movement (the unconscious) with the thoughts of the mind.

* Learning to express oneself in a non-verbal way through movement.

* One's personality, character, and emotional state are recorded in the body and expressed through movement; the dance therapist is there to support you through this process.

* Cultivating creativity and spontaneity in the art of movement, combined with verbal reflection.

* "Listening to" and feeling the body while understanding the meaning behind each movement.

* Discovering new ways to manage tension and stress.

What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy (Dance Therapy)?

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) falls under the category of Arts Therapies, alongside music therapy, drama therapy, and art therapy. It is the psychotherapeutic use of expressive movement and dance through which an individual can engage creatively in a process of personal integration and growth.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy, as defined by the Association for Dance Movement Therapy UK (ADMT UK, 1977), is: "the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance as a process which furthers the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual."

It is suitable for both children and adults and can be applied at either an individual or group level. No previous experience in dance is required.