About:
The American Dance Therapy Association was founded in 1966 as an organization to support the emerging profession of dance/movement therapy and is the only U.S. organization dedicated to the profession of dance/movement therapy.
Mission:
• Define, promote and support the highest standards of education, credentialing, ethical practice and professional identity of
dance/movement therapists;
• Increase professional opportunities for the membership by advocating for the inclusion of dance/movement therapy in healthcare,
legislative, educational and research systems;
• Support internal communication among members, between the ADTA and the membership, and external communication nationally
and internationally.
• Create opportunities for skill development, networking, community and fund-raising by producing an annual conference.
• Support the growth of the ADTA and the profession by recruiting new members and responding to current membership needs.
Purpose:
To establish, maintain, and support the highest standards of professional identity and competence among dance/movement therapists by promoting education, training, practice, and research. The Association provides avenues of communication among dance/movement therapists and those working in related fields, and increases public awareness of dance/movement therapy.