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Levy, Fran J. – 1988
This book examines the field of dance therapy from its inception in the 1940's to the present. A detailed analysis is conducted of the theory and practice of the major pioneers. The book covers biographical reports and the influence of many dance therapy leaders. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is discussed as well as dance therapy in specific…
Descriptors: Dance Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Movement Education, Physical Therapy
Levy, Fran J. – 1992
The concern of this text is the need that many individuals have for nonverbal, primarily physical forms of expression, and how this need has fueled the development of a new psychomotor discipline. The book treats the theory and practice of dance therapy, and examines the entire field from its inception through the present. Dance therapy, the use…
Descriptors: Dance Education, Dance Therapy, Health Promotion, History
Lister, Suzanne; Tanguay, Denise; Snow, Stephen; D'Amico, Miranda – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2009
The Centre for the Arts in Human Development in Montreal has provided art, drama, music, and dance/movement therapies to adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years with the goals of developing and enhancing self-esteem, social skills, and communication abilities. This report describes the development and purpose of the center,…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Arts Centers
Levy, Fran J.; Ranjbar, Azita; Dean, Colleen Hearn – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2006
In the midst of the violence of the 21st century, many children fear that they or someone they know will lose a relative or friend through terrorism. Professionals in dance movement therapy, dance education, and physical education can help children to overcome their fears in order to feel safe and to build self-esteem. This article examines how…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Dance Education, Therapy, Children
Mason, Kathleen Criddle, Ed. – 1974
This document is a collection of essays by various authors on the subject of dance therapy. Dance therapy, in the introduction of this document, is defined as a form of psychotherapy in which the therapist utilizes movement interaction as the primary means of accomplishing therapeutic goals. The document is divided into five parts: a)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Deafness, Inservice Teacher Education, Motion
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Mills, Letty J.; Daniluk, Judith C. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2002
This qualitative, phenomenological study explores the experiences of dance therapy for 5 women who had been sexually abused as children. Using in-depth, largely unstructured interviews, the women reflect on their dance therapy experiences: and on their perceptions of the role of these experiences in their psychological healing. (Contains 46…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counseling Techniques, Dance Therapy, Females
Peer reviewed
Levy, Fran – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
The article traces the impact of the modern dance movement from the early 1900s and its emphasis on creativity and self-expression on the professional and institutional development of dance therapy. (CB)
Descriptors: Background, Creativity, Dance Therapy, Nonverbal Communication
Leventhal, Marcia B. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
Dance therapy deals with personal growth via body-mind interaction. A change in movement expression is believed to result in a personality or behavior change. The therapist is trained to become sensitive to movement expression as it relates to the psychological, motor, and cognitive development of the child. (JN)
Descriptors: Dance Therapy, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Problems
Armeniox, Leslie Flint – 1998
Dance and movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the body, dance, and movement as the primary mediums for the therapeutic process. Dance is a fundamental art form that involves the body as an instrument of self-expression; movement is a universal means of learning and communicating. Dance and movement therapy is the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Career Development, Dance Therapy, Higher Education
Conner, Kyaien O.; Patterson-Price, Juanita; Faulkner, Niche – Journal of Dance Education, 2021
Culturally oriented dance has the potential for positive impact on both physical and mental health among professional dancers as well as among dance students in higher education and community dance programs. West African dance in particular has been found to influence a range of health outcomes. Despite available research demonstrating the…
Descriptors: Dance, Physical Health, Mental Health, Cultural Influences
Toncy, Nancy – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2008
Muslim women in Arabic countries have unique experiences that are shaped in large part by their cultures' beliefs regarding the female body. Mandated behaviors and men's attitudes towards women's role in society have likewise created oppressive situations which have affected women's sense of self. Because many of those experiences are body-based,…
Descriptors: Muslims, Females, Empathy, Dance
Kenny, Adele – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1987
The role of music and dance in counseling gifted students is discussed. Included are a rationale and description for both music and dance therapy as well as suggested activities and bibliographies. (DB)
Descriptors: Counseling, Dance Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Meekums, Bonnie – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2008
This paper reports a pragmatic mixed methods pilot study of teacher perceptions regarding a school-based Dance Movement therapy (DMT) service for six children aged four to seven in a North of England primary school. No previous studies have systematically evaluated DMT in terms of the development of Emotional Literacy (EL), though theoretical…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Dance
Lloyd, Marcia L. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
A program of dance therapy activities can offer handicapped individuals positive experiences in such areas as body image, spatial awareness, self-confidence, hand-eye/foot-eye coordination, visual focusing, balance and social relations. (Author/MJB)
Descriptors: Body Image, Dance Therapy, Educational Objectives, Kinesthetic Perception
Schmais, Claire; White, Elissa Q. – 1973
Described is development of the Hunter College dance therapy 18-month 30-credit masters program involving 33 adult students, (in two classes beginning in 1971 and 1972), an educational model, internship in psychiatric institutions, and preparation of instructional materials. The dance therapist is said to incorporate the psychiatric patient's…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Dance Therapy, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Education