Dance/Movement Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Dance movement therapist use movement and dance to enable personal, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, physical and social integration and development. This is based on a principle that movement reflects an individual’s thoughts and feelings, dance movement therapist acknowledge and support clients’ movements, encouraging the development of movement patterns and emotional experiences. Dance movement therapist support a broad range of individuals of all ages, including those with, emotional or mental health needs, physical disabilities, addiction or substance abuse problems, and personal development needs.

Salary: Ranges from $40,000-$50,000a year with some earning $60,000-$80,000 a year or more.

Education: At least a bachelors degree.

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