The connection between music and movement is a universal, cross-cultural phenomenon. Depending on its quality and how it is received, music may at times hinder or encourage movement and dance. It thus plays an important role for dance/movement therapists. However, little has been written about the use of music in Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) sessions. This workshop will include theoretical considerations about music, practical personal experiences by the presenter, and the results and implications of a recent survey on the use of music in DMT. Through movement experientials participants will further explore the influences of music on movement.  

Rebekka Dieterich-Hartwell, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC