American Dance Therapy Association

10/26/2026

October is Bullying Prevention Month.

In her ADTA Talk “Dance/Movement Therapy: Bullying Prevention in Schools,” Rena Kornblum, MCAT, BC-DMT, DTRL, shares how dance/movement therapists empower students to build empathy, self-regulation, and safe ways of expressing strong feelings. Through her violence prevention curriculum, implemented in over 300 schools, 90% of teachers reported positive classroom gains.

By addressing the needs of those who are bullied, those who bully, and the bystanders who witness harm, dance/movement therapy offers tools for resilience, compassion, and change.

📽️ Watch the full talk here: https://loom.ly/tm6xJCo

Over the past two decades, Rena Kornblum has introduced her violen...

10/19/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Nearly 1 in 4 people experience partner violence (CDC). Dance/movement therapy offers tools for prevention and healing by helping students listen to their bodies, build awareness of their actions, and foster healthy, safe relationships.

In her ADTA Talk “Dance/Movement Therapy & Violence Prevention,” Nancy Beardall, PhD, BC-DMT, LMHC, CMA shares how movement-based programs in schools can prevent bullying, sexual harassment, and teen dating abuse while promoting community care and resilience.

📽️ Watch the full talk here: https://loom.ly/22HLugo

According to a CDC survey, almost 1 in 4 women and 15% of men exper...

10/16/2026

Flashing back to the movement, connection, learning, and joy of ADTA60 in Raleigh!

Now we’re getting ready to do it all again at ADTA61 in Long Beach. Come dance with us, reconnect with community, and be part of what’s next for dance/movement therapy.

🌊 ADTA61 | November 5–8, 2026 | Long Beach, CA

Registration closes October 23rd—don’t miss your chance to join us!

Info: https://loom.ly/np2fZbQ

10/13/2026

ADTA61 Registration is closing soon!

Registration for the American Dance Therapy Association’s 61st Annual Conference closes October 23, 2026.

Join us November 5–8 in Long Beach, California for Tides of Change: Innovations in Dance/Movement Therapy—four days of learning, connection, movement, and community.

Don’t miss your opportunity to:

• Earn NBCC continuing education credits
• Learn from leaders, educators, researchers, and practitioners in dance/movement therapy
• Explore innovative approaches shaping the future of the field
• Connect with colleagues and community from across the country and around the world
• Join us for our Saturday night dinner and dance party

🌊 The tide is coming in—make sure you’re part of it.

Registration closes October 23rd. Register today: https://bit.ly/3TpX8RH

10/09/2026

October AJDT Spotlight!

This review examines Soul’s Body: Active Imagination, Authentic Movement, and Embodiment in Psychotherapy (Stromsted, 2025), highlighting its integration of Jungian depth psychology, Authentic Movement, and embodied psychotherapy.

Read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4j1YEE6

10/07/2026

Flashing back to ADTA59 in Chicago—the movement, connection, learning, and joy that make our annual conference so special.

Now, we’re looking ahead to ADTA61 in Long Beach, and we can’t wait to dance with you again.

🌊 ADTA61 | November 5–8, 2026 | Long Beach, CA

Registration closes October 19—come move, connect, and celebrate with us!

Info: https://bit.ly/4hI72rc

10/06/2026

Embodied consent: the power of yes, no, & maybe in clinical practice

Presenters: Anna Mayer & Melissa Walker

Embodied consent extends beyond sexual topics or verbal agreements; it equips us with an advanced understanding of how yes, no, and maybe feel in our bodies in real time. Participants will learn to practice embodied consent as clinicians and to model the practice for clients to enact with each other, such as in group therapy or couples therapy contexts.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4zhh6O1

10/05/2026

Raise your hand if you’re joining the dance party!

The countdown is on—just one month until the American Dance Therapy Association’s 61st Annual Conference!

Join us November 5–8, 2026 in Long Beach, California, as we come together under this year’s theme:
Tides of Change: Innovations in Dance/Movement Therapy
As dance/movement therapy moves into new horizons, ADTA61 invites us to explore innovation, embodied wisdom, emerging practices, and the evolving future of our field.

Come connect with dance/movement therapists, students, educators, researchers, and allies from across the country and around the world—and don’t miss our Saturday night dinner and dance party!

🌊 Come learn, connect, move, and be part of the tides of change.

Registration closes October 19th: https://bit.ly/4ynA5X1

09/21/2026

ADTA Spotlight: Breanna Davis, MS, BC-DMT, LMHCA

We loved connecting with Breanna Davis as part of our ADTA Spotlight Series! Breanna’s journey into Dance/Movement Therapy began at the intersection of her love for competitive dance and psychology, inspiring her to find a way to keep dance in her life beyond performance.

As one of the few practicing Dance/Movement Therapists in Indiana, Breanna has helped advocate for and define the role of DMT in pediatric medicine. Her practice is grounded in authentic relationships, creativity, flexibility, and culturally responsive care. As a clinician of color, she recognizes the importance of representation and creating therapeutic spaces where clients feel seen, valued, affirmed, and safe.

For Breanna, every client is unique, so success can look like many things—a smile, a moment of silliness, a held hand, or a meaningful moment of emotional processing.

Looking toward the future, she hopes to see Dance/Movement Therapy continue to recognize the deep cultural significance of movement and honor the traditions and practices that have existed long before DMT was formally established. She envisions culturally responsive practice becoming a foundational part of DMT education and a field that embraces diverse perspectives and the many ways movement can foster healing.

09/19/2026

Today we celebrate National Dance Day—a reminder of the power of dance to connect, heal, and inspire.

At the American Dance Therapy Association, we honor the ways movement fosters community, supports well-being, and strengthens the mind–body connection. Dance/movement therapy continues to show that dance is not just art—it is a pathway to growth, resilience, and transformation.

Wherever you are, take a moment today to move. Celebrate the joy of dance and the vitality it brings to our communities.