DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY IN THE NEWS

Hear Robyne Stone-Davis in a May 7 interview by Rebecca Sheir in “Healing Children Through Music And Dance” on WAMU  88.5 FM, American University Radio.

Stone-Davis, dmt at D.C.'s School for Arts in Learning, says "’Children's first language is not English or French or Spanish: it’s movement. They relate to the environment around them with their bodies.’  That's why Stone-Davis uses dance, posture and movement to connect with children who otherwise might not be able to communicate.”

“SAMHSA's study indicates that young children who enter kindergarten with effective social skills have an easier time developing relationships, and do better in school. Some local care providers are encouraging the parents of these children to consider music and dance therapy. Stone-Davis says “dance/movement therapy can help young children express feelings.”


Hear Lisa Goldman interviewed on ABC7 TV about a structured rehab program for people with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Dance/Movement Therapy for Postpartum Depression - new article by Gabrielle Kaufman - click here

Read about Amber Gray's work giving aid in Haiti - click here

See and hear recent DMT graduate Jeff Gilbert tell his story on NPR's Moth as he shares the challenges of being the only man in Columbia College Chicago's Master's degree program. Awakening through Training as a Dance Movement Therapist is presented with humor and is also quite touching. It's both Jeff's story and the story of a culture in need of healing.

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Very Special Arts Program performance features the work of Pattee Russell Curry in Merced Sun Star 6-27-09 and in the Sacramento Bee 7-01-09.  Pattee Russell-Curry has been "teaching dance"for about 11 years in a summer youth arts program, but is actually providing dance/movement therapy.  As the month progresses, building on their discoveries these children with special needs choreograph dances.  By the time they perform, the experience is a full production, cathartic, energizing and extremely therapeutic in building confidence, and discovering what they are made of.  Those who return start at a different level from this experience, with confidence, finesse, and a willingness to take new risks.  It is dance/movement therapy as Marian Chace did it, with choreography and stage craft as part of the therapeutic journey.