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.

Dance with Pride. 🌈This Pride Month, the American Dance Therapy Association celebrates and honors our LGBTQIA+ members, ...
06/01/2026

Dance with Pride. 🌈

This Pride Month, the American Dance Therapy Association celebrates and honors our LGBTQIA+ members, colleagues, clients, and community. We recognize the power of authentic expression, embodied identity, and movement as pathways toward healing, connection, visibility, and joy.

Dance/movement therapy creates space for every body, every story, and every voice to be seen, valued, and celebrated.

Together, we move toward a more inclusive, compassionate, and affirming future.

Happy Pride Month from the ADTA! 🏳️‍🌈💃🕺🏳️‍⚧️

Quarterly Q&A Sessions for Alternate Route (AR) StudentsPlease join the Alternate Route Education Subcommittee (ARES) Ch...
05/18/2026

Quarterly Q&A Sessions for Alternate Route (AR) Students

Please join the Alternate Route Education Subcommittee (ARES) Chair during an open session Q&A hour via zoom to ask questions you may have after familiarizing yourselves with the R-DMT Handbook and other related AR materials on the ADTA website Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:00pm EDT.

Please rsvp your interest to: [email protected] so that you will receive the zoom link in the week leading up to the session.

Please also note that due to the individualized nature of these sessions, they will not be recorded.

Attendees are welcome to come and go throughout the hour as needed.

Next session will be held in September 2026.

Discover the power of connection, advocacy, and professional growth—we are the American Dance Therapy Association. As th...
05/14/2026

Discover the power of connection, advocacy, and professional growth—we are the American Dance Therapy Association. As the only U.S. organization solely dedicated to dance/movement therapy, we are the ADTA—a collective of professionals, students, and advocates shaping the future of our field together.

As a member, you are the ADTA—gaining access to valuable resources, national leadership opportunities, and a supportive network grounded in shared purpose and collective voice.

Visit adta.org to become a member today.

05/07/2026

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we highlight the transformative power of dance/movement therapy for veterans and military personnel. In this powerful talk, board certified dance/movement therapist Allison Winters shares her experience working with veterans aged 17 to 98—witnessing how movement offers a vital path to healing when words fall short.

With more than 40% of returning soldiers experiencing mental health challenges, and 22 veterans lost to su***de each day, innovative approaches like dance/movement therapy are more important than ever.

Watch the clip and learn how embodied expression can support emotional resilience and recovery.

ADTA61 Discounted Hotel Reservations Now Open! Join us at our Annual Conference November 6–8, 2026 at the beautiful Hilt...
05/06/2026

ADTA61 Discounted Hotel Reservations Now Open!
Join us at our Annual Conference November 6–8, 2026 at the beautiful Hilton Long Beach Hotel! Secure your stay early and take advantage of our special conference rate starting at $239/night (plus applicable taxes).

🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4tVjB6m
📞 Or reserve by phone: 1-800-HILTONS or 1-800-445-8667 (mention ADTA for the discounted rate)

🌟 Hotel Amenities Include:
• Fitness Center
• Outdoor Pool
• On-site café, restaurant & bar
• Room service
• Connecting room options
• Parking available

Getting There:
• Long Beach Airport (LGB): 8–10 miles | ~15 min | $20–$25 taxi
• LAX: 22–23 miles | 30–45 min | $50–$85 taxi
• John Wayne Airport (SNA): 23–25 miles | 35–40 min | $40–$60 taxi

🎢 Make it a trip! Enjoy nearby attractions like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the Long Beach Aquarium (discounted admission available for conference attendees!)

👯‍♀️ Looking for a roommate? Email [email protected] after you register to access our roommate list and connect with fellow attendees.

Don’t wait—rooms will fill quickly. We can’t wait to see you in Long Beach! 🌊

05/04/2026

Continuing Education Webinar: Q***r-Friendly vs. Q***r-Informed--How to Make Your Private Practice LGBTQ+ Affirming

How does one identify as being “q***r-informed”? It is not enough to know the terms, watch q***r shows, or know a q***r person. Q***r people’s bodies are being policed, oppressed, discriminated against, violated and killed. It is time to embody their validity and visibility. People are seeking out therapists whom they feel safe with, don’t have to explain or validate their existence to, and can help them understand their personal, embodied experiences. Dance/movement therapists are in the unique position with an understanding of embodiment and are primed to be able to sit with folks. How do we extract ourselves from the lens of heteronormativity and cisgender biases?

https://bit.ly/4d0RETo

The reviewers of this book are dance/movement therapy (DMT) educators who center on multicultural awareness, intersectio...
05/01/2026

The reviewers of this book are dance/movement therapy (DMT) educators who center on multicultural awareness, intersectionality, and their role in their clinical and educational experiences. They intend to parallel the framework put forth by editors Dieterich-Hartwell and Melsom (2022) by first identifying themselves. Their combined clinical experiences have helped them to approach this book with a deep understanding of how dance/movement therapists work with populations who have experienced trauma.

Book Review: Dance/Movement Therapy for Trauma Survivors: Theoretical, Critical, and Cultural Perspectives
Authors: Tomoyo Kawano & Chevon Stewart
American Journal of Dance Therapy

https://bit.ly/3QGoaTj

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 [email protected].

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

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