DA 227 - Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy

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This course will provide students with an overview of the dance movement therapy profession. The course will begin with the history of the early development of dance and movement as a therapeutic modality, will cover the contributions of the early pioneers, and examine the application of psychological theories to dance/movement therapy. The students will be introduced to a variety of dance/movement therapy methods that can be used with individuals or groups The students will use some of these methods in simulated groups.