A Letter for Interested Students

Are you a college or high school student who is writing a paper about the dance/movement therapy profession? The letter below outlines ways in which we can help you ... including browsing this site.

Dear Students:

The dance/movement therapy community welcomes your interest in our profession. In order to help you get the best results from your inquiries, here are some suggestions:

1. Do some preliminary research first – (1) Read the extensive information on the American Dance Therapy Association website, including research and bibliographies. (2) Check with your school library or local public library for books and articles about dance/movement therapy. A librarian can give you useful guidance on finding reading materials about dance therapy.
2. Introduce yourself – When you contact us for input on your project or area of interest, please tell us a little bit about yourself. Are you a high school, college or graduate student? What part of the country or world are you located in? How did you first hear about dance/movement therapy?
3. Tell us about your project - Will your project result in a paper, video or presentation? What class is your project for: dance, physical education, health sciences, career exploration, psychology? What is the timeline for your project? It’s best if you contact us early in your project timeline.
4. Tell us about your focus - What in particular most interests you about dance/movement therapy? Is it a particular type of patient, disease, treatment method, artistic aspect? The more specific and clear you are about your questions and learning needs, the better we will be able to help you.

You will find that the dance/movement therapy community is willing and generous in its response to inquiries from students. Following the above suggestions will ensure that you get the best results from contacting us about your project.

Thank you so much for your interest in dance therapy!

Sincerely,
American Dance Therapy Association