Think Beyond Dance Think Movement Therapy

“Dance is movement, and movement is life”

Dance is a work of art it is defined by the expression of man’s feelings transformed into imagination and a given form through the medium of movements. Dance movement therapy, also known as dance therapy, is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to improve health and overall well-being. Dance therapy offers the unique gift of movement that reveals meaning where words often give only a hint. Dance Therapy emerged as a holistic approach to healing in the 1940s. The origins of dance therapy can be looked back to the modern dance movement of the 19th century. The movement grew from the impression that dance could go beyond mere entertainment and be used as a form of communication and expression. Many of the early trendsetters of the field were proficient dancers who began to realize that movement was a form of psychotherapy. They formed the foundation for dance therapy through the adding observation, interpretation, and manipulation of dance elements into practice.

Movement Therapy course from JOOPOP offers individuals of all ages a space to explore what drives them, assisting people to develop self-awareness and sensitivity to others and to find a pathway to feeling more comfortable in their own skin through dance. The mind and body are interconnected and reliant on each other for ideal survival. If we ignore one aspect of ourselves, we are in danger of distressing the balance of our unique selves. The mind and body are the record keepers of our life experiences. Movement Therapy is a safe space to address depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviour, emotional learning delays, addictions, and other mental health symptoms, as well as physical symptoms.

Movement therapy aids health by synchronizing and combining all aspects like physical health, mental health, emotional well-being, and the social life of a person. It promotes mindfulness, confidence, and a safe space for the expression of feelings, it can improve the quality of life. It is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, intellectual, physical, and social blending. Research has proved that dance therapy can be effective in the treatment of mental health issues like disordered eating, depression, and anxiety. The artistic expression of movement therapy can strengthen communication skills and stir lively relationships.

People know that dancing is good for their health; it improves cardiovascular stamina, muscle tone, balance, and coordination. Apart from that dance can also boost a person’s mood, improve his or her body structure, and provide an opportunity for amusement that may reduce overall stress and anxiety. Dance movement therapy takes therapeutic dance to another level. It brings vivacity and life to those who have forgotten to express themselves and lost the ability to communicate.

Movement therapy can offer an added element of relief while taking expressiveness and healing to a whole new level. The aim of dance therapy is to break through the isolation of an individual with movement and help them to be able to accept another person without fear. Dance helps break the shell. Movement therapy leads to the unravelling of the loop to analysis, and to active life, brain, and habit change. JOOPOP’s Movement Therapy program provides you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of dance movement therapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work and enables you to practice as a dance movement therapist.