ADTA 61: Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy
Thursday, November 5th 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Deadline to Register in advance is Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Onsite Registration is available on a space available basis only.
Introduction to dance/movent therapy
Curious about dance/movement therapy? This full-day introductory intensive offers an experiential opportunity to learn about the foundations, principles, and practice of dance/movement therapy in a welcoming and engaging environment.
Designed for students, emerging professionals, dancers, educators, counselors, creative arts therapists, and others interested in embodied approaches to healing, this workshop provides an accessible introduction to how movement can be used intentionally within therapeutic relationships.
Participants will have opportunities to learn through both discussion and movement-based experiences while exploring the ways dance/movement therapists attend to the body, movement, relationship, expression, and connection.
Presenters: Bonnie Bernstein, Anne Krantz, Nana Koch
CE Credits: 6 (ADTA; NBCC; NY LCAT)
Who Should Attend
No prior dance or dance/movement therapy experience is needed. This intensive is created for:
- Undergraduate and graduate students exploring careers in dance/movement therapy
- Dance interested in therapeutic applications of movement
- Counseling, psychology, social work, and creative arts therapies students and professional (NBCC CEUs available)
- Educators and helping professionals interested in embodied and movement-based approaches
- Anyone interested in learning more about the profession of dance/movement therapy
Registration
Student rate: $125 / Professional rate: $199
Scholarship and volunteer opportunities are also be available to help make participation more accessible. Contact [email protected] for opportunities.
Continue Your ADTA61 Experience
The Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy intensive takes place on the opening day of ADTA61: Tides of Change—Innovations in Dance/Movement Therapy, November 5–8, 2026, in Long Beach, California.
Participants are invited to continue into the full conference for additional workshops, movement experiences, research, professional development, and opportunities to connect with the dance/movement therapy community.
Note: This registration form is to register for the Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy intensive workshop only and does not include attendance for any other 2026 ADTA 61 Annual Conference sessions, events, or activities.
