DYNAMICS OF DANCE THERAPY

DANCE 232

Continued development of the field of dance/movement therapy with specific emphasis on DMT with specific populations and research in the field. Fieldwork in community programs is required.

DANCE 373

Introduction to community engagement through dance and movement. Focus on skills to work within service-oriented programs that engage communities in transformative, decolonizing, and humanizing dance practices. Investigate theory, practice, and empirical research to support ethnographic approaches with feminist and critical perspectives when working with dance in communities.

DANCE 231

Orientation to the scope of dance therapy as a profession. Historical framework, theoretical rationale, and present application of dance/movement therapy.

DANCE 132

A laboratory in mind-body practice. Topics titles reflect the type of body practices or modalities covered. Each specific practice focuses on increased bodily awareness and function for the performing artist. Includes movement practices, readings, discussion, writing assignments, videos and performances/lectures.

DANCE 213

Exploration of new movement techniques in dance outside of traditional forms and methods.