Welcome to the Dance-Movement Therapy Association of Australia!
The Dance Movement Therapy Association (DTAA) is the recognised professional body for dance movement therapy in Australia. It sets the standards for Professional and Associate levels of membership, training and supervision. The DTAA also warmly welcomes General and Student members.
The DTAA promotes the growth, development and recognition of the dance-movement therapy profession in Australia by:
- establishing and maintaining standards for training, research and professional practice
- providing a means of communication, education and networking between dance-movement therapists, other health professionals, employers and clients
- liaising with other relevant peak and professional bodies
- providing information and resources for dance-movement therapy practitioners, students and the wider community
- offering Professional Membership status to applicants who meet the training criteria, and Associate, Student or Overseas membership to others interested in dance-movement therapy.
Member resources include the opportunity for recognition as a dance movement therapist, bi-annual journal, regular news of events, insurance, library and professional development opportunities.
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Latest news
Workshops with Penelope Best
Balancing differentiation and linkage:
A well-being frame for clients and therapists
3-5 February 2012
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Hanny Exiner Award 2011
Awarded to Mary Builth from South Australia
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Australian Dance-Movement Therapy Research Grants 2012 open
Two grants of $2000 each are available in 2012. Closing date 15 June 2012.
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New Publication
Dance Therapy Collections 3
New on the website:
Review of Dance Therapy Collections 3 by Penny Best.
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Dance therapy in the news
Bayswater Buzz newsletter reports on dance therapy program for children with autism led by Heather Hill
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