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Membership Benefits

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The American Dance Therapy Association is the only organization solely dedicated to the profession of dance/movement therapy. ADTA advocates nationally and internationally for the expansion of dance/movement therapy services. For pennies a day members support the profession and receive these benefits.
                                           ADTA is:
  • Information: 4 Newsletters a year with regional, national, and global news; 2 issues per year of American Journal of Dance Therapy; Membership Directory; Website access; Discussion forums.
  • Leadership: ADTA members influence the profession by holding office, serving on committees, and voting in elections.
  • Assistance: Get answers to your questions on the ADTA website, from National Office staff, Members-at-Large, and the Board of Directors. 
                                          ADTA also:
  • Monitors Legislation: ADTA keeps a national watch for legislation impacting the practice of dance/movement therapy; sponsors “Hill Day” seminars to inform federal legislators about dance/movement therapy, and inform members about the political process.
  • Affiliates with Related Organizations:
    • National Alliance of Pupil Service Organizations,
    • Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities,
    • National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations,
    • National Board of Certified Counselors,
    • Americans for the Arts
    • Society for Arts in Healthcare
    • American Association of State Counseling Boards, and many other organizations and regulatory agencies.
  • ADTA Expands the Scope of Dance/Movement Therapy: Your membership ensures continuation of publications, education, research, and training necessary to inform the public of the benefits of dance/movement therapy and ensure access to quality services.

Summary of
Membership Benefits:

  • Maintain high standards of the profession through:
    1) Education
    2) Legislative efforts
    3) Advocacy
    4) Professional collaboration
  • Representation:
    1) Members-at-Large link members to the Board of Directors
    2) Local Chapters give access to Continuing Education  workshops and professional collaborations
  • Members receive:
    1) Special Conference Rates
    2) Membership Directory
    3) ADTA Newsletter
    4) American Journal of Dance Therapy
    5) Opportunities to get involved with committees        

Click here to become an ADTA Member. Or email info@adta.org  to receive a membership form by regular mail.
 
 

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