Dance/Movement Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities

Dance Therapist use movement and dance to enable personal, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, physical and social integration and development. Based on the principle that movement reflects an individual's thoughts and feelings, dance movement psychotherapists acknowledge and support clients' movements, encouraging the development of new movement patterns and emotional experiences. Dance movement psychotherapists’ support a broad range of individuals of all ages, including those with practiced with both individuals and groups in health, education, community and social service settings and in private practice.

 Salary

Average earnings for dance/movement therapists are generally higher because entry into the profession requires a higher level of education. In 2004, the average earnings of dance/movement therapists generally ranged closer to $40,000 - $50,000 a year, with some earning $60,000 - $80,000 a year or more.

Education

Dance therapists are required to have a Master's degree, which entails at least two years of graduate-level education after completing a four-year college degree. The undergraduate education should include a liberal arts background, plus extensive dance training and experience, according to the ADTA.

Reflection

No I would not like to be a  dance or movement therapist because they are required a master’s degree and at least two years of graduate level education after completing a four year college degree like that’s too much such to become that. Also because I believe that’s not my thing, the career I’m looking forward to