American Dance Therapy Association

American Dance Therapy Association Founded in 1966, the American Dance Therapy Association is the only U.S. organization dedicated to the profession of dance/movement therapy.

The members of NCCATA would like to welcome Victoria Budesa, MA, AMFT, R-DMT, our new representative from the American D...
04/22/2026

The members of NCCATA would like to welcome Victoria Budesa, MA, AMFT, R-DMT, our new representative from the American Dance Therapy Association ().

Victoria Budesa, MA, R-DMT (she/they) is a registered dance/movement therapist based in Nashville, Tennessee. They earned their MA degree in Dance/Movement Therapy with a concentration in Couple + Family Therapy from Antioch University New England.

Victoria currently works as a dance/movement therapist in a comprehensive residential treatment center supporting adults with complex and persistent mental health disorders. She also has experience working with individuals 13+ in the outpatient setting struggling with grief, complex trauma, eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.

Victoria was the American Dance Therapy Association’s 2024 Leader of Tomorrow Award and serves on their Board of Directors as the Secretary. We are grateful for their expertise as a part of our Coalition.

04/21/2026

YOU are the ADTA! The ADTA is seeking visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. There are many open positions for you to make a change in the association.

Serving on the ADTA Board provides an opportunity to shape the future of dance/movement therapy at the national and state levels. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Submit your nominations by April 27, 2026, to the Nominating Committee at NominatingCommittee@adta.org.

Nomination details: https://bit.ly/3PTAzmv

This National Dance Week, we celebrate the power, diversity, and meaning of movement in all its forms. From stage to str...
04/20/2026

This National Dance Week, we celebrate the power, diversity, and meaning of movement in all its forms. From stage to street, from cultural traditions to personal expression—dance connects us, heals us, and tells our stories.

At American Dance Therapy Association, we honor dance not only as an art form but as a vital pathway for emotional expression, community connection, and therapeutic growth.

We are the ADTA. We are movers, creators, clinicians, educators, and advocates—celebrating the many ways dance lives in and through us all.

Join us this week in recognizing and uplifting the role of dance in our lives and communities. Dance and share dance with others.

YOU are the ADTA! The ADTA is seeking visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. Many open positions for you to m...
04/07/2026

YOU are the ADTA! The ADTA is seeking visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. Many open positions for you to make change in the association. .

Serving on the ADTA Board provides an opportunity to shape the future of dance/movement therapy at national and state levels. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Submit your nominations by April 27, 2026, to the Nominating Committee at NominatingCommittee@adta.org.

Nomination details: https://bit.ly/3PTAzmv

Nominee’s name and credentials
Reason for nomination
Relationship to nominee and how long you’ve known them
Nominees must be current ADTA members in good standing.

04/06/2026

Dance/Movement Therapy Informed EMDR for Resourcing and Reprocessing of Impactful Life Experiences

This webinar provides a brief overview of the eight phases of EMDR with a primary focus on the integration of dance/movement therapy (D/MT) at each phase. Participants will learn about the importance of embodiment and tools for maintaining dual attention and managing a system in hyper- or hypo-aroused states. Seamless interweaves of movement and somatic interventions to support therapeutic processing will be taught and case examples provided. While this webinar will focus on D/MT-informed-EMDR therapy, application of each technique within other treatment approaches for a range of populations will also be discussed. Finally, this presentation will acknowledge ongoing questions and considerations for the integration of D/MT with EMDR therapy.

https://bit.ly/3PXigwA

DMT Unplugged: Supervision EditionWednesday, April 15, 20268:00pm ESTFREE to all ADTA members & $15 for Non-members. All...
04/02/2026

DMT Unplugged: Supervision Edition

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
8:00pm EST

FREE to all ADTA members & $15 for Non-members. All clinicians welcome!

Each event will focus on a specific population with an opportunity not only to network with other professionals working within that population, but to brainstorm, discuss client cases, etc. This event will explore clinical supervision.

This event will not be recorded, and will provide a safe, supportive space to discuss population-specific case questions.

https://bit.ly/4dZXWVj

Dance/Movement Therapy as an Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum DisordersCreative movement and dance is a pr...
04/01/2026

Dance/Movement Therapy as an Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Creative movement and dance is a practical and feasible option for children with ASD. However, there exists a dearth of literature evaluating dance/movement therapy (DMT) for children with ASD, despite providing both physical and psychological benefits for children with ASD. This article aims to perform a narrative review of the literature.

Authors: Sara M. Scharoun, Nicole J. Reinders, Pamela J. Bryden & Paula C. Fletcher

https://bit.ly/3NSICiQ

Save the Date!As we close the 6th Annual ADTA Virtual Spring Summit, we extend deep gratitude to everyone who joined us ...
03/31/2026

Save the Date!

As we close the 6th Annual ADTA Virtual Spring Summit, we extend deep gratitude to everyone who joined us for a week of learning, movement, and connection. Your presence, curiosity, and commitment to the field continue to strengthen our community.

Now, we look ahead.

Save the Date for the 7th Annual ADTA Virtual Spring Summit
March 22–27, 2027

Supervision In Motion: Embodied Leadership and Clinical Growth
Next year’s summit will explore how supervision can be a dynamic, embodied process—supporting clinical insight, ethical practice, and leadership development across dance/movement therapy and allied professions.

More details and registration information will be shared in the coming months. Until then, thank you for being part of this growing tradition of connection and professional development.

Today we celebrate 60 years of the American Dance Therapy Association — 60 years of movement, connection, advocacy, rese...
03/26/2026

Today we celebrate 60 years of the American Dance Therapy Association — 60 years of movement, connection, advocacy, research, education, and community.

For six decades, dance/movement therapists have been bringing the healing power of movement into hospitals, schools, treatment centers, community spaces, private practices, and beyond. The ADTA has grown through the dedication, vision, and care of its members — people who believed in a profession and worked together to build it.

Anniversaries are not just about looking back. They are about recognizing who we are now and where we are going.

We are the ADTA.
We are clinicians, educators, researchers, students, supervisors, and advocates.
We are the people who move with others in moments of grief, healing, growth, and change.
We are the people who believe the body holds knowledge, story, and possibility.
We are a community, a profession, and a collective voice.

As we celebrate 60 years, we also celebrate the thousands of members who have shaped this organization over time — and those who will shape the next 60 years.

We are the ADTA.

Today marks the start of the 6th Annual ADTA Virtual Spring Summit. Dancing Forward--Resiliency and Recovery in TherapyT...
03/23/2026

Today marks the start of the 6th Annual ADTA Virtual Spring Summit. Dancing Forward--Resiliency and Recovery in Therapy

Throughout this week, dance/movement therapists, students, and colleagues from across our community will gather online to learn, connect, and move together. The images below highlight the full lineup of workshops taking place throughout the summit.

We look forward to a week of shared learning, embodied exploration, and collective growth.

03/21/2026

As we celebrate Creative Arts Therapies Week, we continue highlighting how dance/movement therapy supports healing and community.

Dance/movement therapy uses creativity to promote connection by engaging movement, rhythm, and shared embodied experience as pathways for relationship. Through improvisation, mirroring, and symbolic expression, individuals can communicate beyond words, deepen self-awareness, and experience being seen and supported by others.

We invite you to reflect with us:
How does dance/movement therapy use creativity to promote connection in your work?

Share your perspective and help demonstrate the power of dance/movement therapy in action.

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