Dance Movement Therapy and its Positive Effects

Dance Movement Therapy is a prescription for well-being. This paper will explore the efficacy of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) in creating creative and positive learning environments, the relationship between movement and music therapy, and the promotion of diverse and equitable classrooms. DMT has been introduced and utilized in healthcare and educational settings. Upon engaging with DMT, people living with chronic illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease have been seen to have an increase well-being and happiness. Dance has also been integrated into K-12 education settings to encourage inclusion and accommodation in the classroom. DMT has also been used to help with depression and anxiety, in conjunction with traditional therapy and pharmaceutical drugs. DMT has started to be recognized as an effective treatment for various conditions and encourages learning.