{"title":"Book Review: Dance/Movement Therapy for Infants and Young Children with Medical Illness: Treating Somatic and Psychic Distress, DMT with Infants, Children, Teens, and Families, by Suzi Tortora and Miri Keren, New York: Routledge, 2023, 218 pages","authors":"Daniel S. Schechter","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09390-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09390-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"264 - 267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50518976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The 2022 International Panel: Adapting and Transforming: The Immigrant Experience of Dance/Movement Therapists","authors":"Patricia P. Capello, Miriam Roskin Berger, Cecilia Fontanesi, Corinne Marquart-Ott, Deborah Montalvo, Elissaveta Iordanova, Thania Acarón, Tania Lazuk, Grace Ho, Zeynap Catay, Zuzana Ševčíková","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09389-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09389-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The 27th ADTA International Panel explored the journeys of dance/movement therapists who have experienced both the realities and challenges of the immigrant experience: learning a new language, leaving a familiar culture, uprooting families, leaving friends, and becoming a member of a new community. Nine panelists offered a verbal description of their unique stories which were accompanied by videos demonstrating their personal dance/movement expressions. By listening and observing, we had the valuable opportunity to see the resilience of adaptation and acclimation that is inherent in dance/movement therapists from around the world. The following are abridged and edited versions of the panel presentations which have been modified to provide an overview of the panel. The complete transcript, with references and links to accompanying videos, can be found by accessing the 2022 ADTA Conference Proceedings via the American Dance Therapy Association and via the following YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fAN_81CMTk8?si=UVfq8kTXr_4YEUjP.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"238 - 262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50494287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Marian Chace Foundation 2022 Lecture & Introduction from the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Heartlines: Gathering Wisdom from Many Streams; Montreal, Canada","authors":"Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray, J. Ryan Kennedy","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09388-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09388-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"263 - 263"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50496217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shahd A. A. Amro, Rebecca E. Barnstaple, Shayla Schwartz, Adil Kabeer, Joseph Francis Xavier DeSouza
{"title":"COVID-19 and Neuroinflammation: A Vital Role for Dance/Movement Therapy in Long-Term Health Outcomes","authors":"Shahd A. A. Amro, Rebecca E. Barnstaple, Shayla Schwartz, Adil Kabeer, Joseph Francis Xavier DeSouza","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09387-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09387-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There is mounting evidence that COVID-19 infection is related to neuroinflammation, which has been associated with the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases. Holistic, mind–body tools and techniques commonly used in dance/movement therapy directly support neural mechanisms that may help prevent or slow this process. This article reviews recent biological research on the development and progress of COVID-19 and outlines an emerging connection between infection and the onset or progression of neurodegenerative illness, while indicating a role for dance/movement therapy in pandemic response and recovery.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"137 - 149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09387-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47571255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fun, Fitness, and Relaxation: Using Participatory Research to Explore Dance/Movement Therapy with Women Navigating the Criminal Justice System in Australia","authors":"Ella Dumaresq","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09386-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09386-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper communicates findings from a doctoral research project which used dance/movement therapy (DMT) to engage two women navigating the criminal justice system in Australia. A feminist-informed participatory research design was applied to learn about each woman’s experience and to explore the possible health promoting benefits of community-based DMT. Women serving time on community correctional orders were invited to attend drop-in DMT workshops which were held in a drug and alcohol recovery centre. Participants were invited to offer feedback which was analyzed using reflexive and interpretative methods of ethnographic data generation. Three themes emerged through the data which were understood to reflect simple notions of fun, fitness, and relaxation in DMT. Although limited to a small number of participants, this study undertook a close reading of each woman’s feedback and considered themes in light of trauma theory. Drawing from the women’s responses, the study articulates the beginnings of an ‘exercisePLUS’ perspective: a theoretical rationale which validates the role of exercise in DMT and discusses its potential therapeutic significance. Neurobiological trauma frameworks are used to articulate the findings, however, the research seeks to challenge assumptions within the medical model, such as the ‘expert’ positioning of the therapist. In doing so, this research aims to contribute toward the further development of community-based perspectives in DMT practice, and, offers a theoretical rationale for the use of DMT within a forensic context.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"169 - 190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09386-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46615850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Marian Chace Foundation 2022 Lecture & Introduction from the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Heartlines: Gathering Wisdom from Many Streams; Montreal, Canada","authors":"Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray, J. Ryan Kennedy","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09384-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09384-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"88 - 108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50511341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abstracts from the 2022 Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Renewed Connections: Dance/Movement Therapy Fostering Community Healing, October 27–30, 2022","authors":"Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi, Chevon Stewart","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We are honored to present this collection of abstracts from the Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 57th American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Conference in Montreal, Canada held from October 27–30, 2022. This paper features eleven abstracts that showcase the latest research in dance therapy from various perspectives and approaches. These abstracts were selected and curated by Research and Practice committee members, Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi, and Chevon Stewart, who were responsible for organizing the Research and Thesis Poster Session. The Research and Thesis Poster Session is a vital component of the ADTA Conference, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their work, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues. The abstracts presented in this paper offer insights into a broad range of topics, including the use of dance therapy in clinical and community settings, the integration of technology in dance therapy, and the examination of cultural and social factors that impact the practice of dance therapy. We hope this collection of abstracts will inspire and inform future research in dance therapy, and we extend our appreciation to all the presenters for their contributions.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"109 - 121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09381-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9592201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectivas Latinx en la Danza/Movimiento Terapia: El Desarrollo de la RED DMT LATINX","authors":"Thania Acarón, Angela Salas, Pamela Jiménez, Jesica Kuwae, Magaly Llumipanta, Daniela Pinto Solís","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h2>Resumen</h2><div><p>La Danza Movimiento Terapia (DMT) en América Latina cuenta con un número creciente de profesionales, sólidos programas de formación y una trayectoria constante de importantes contribuciones al campo, tanto en la investigación como en la práctica. Con el objetivo de encontrar espacios de solidaridad profesional, discusión y apoyo, un grupo de practicantes Latinx de trece países se reunieron durante la pandemia, formando así la RED DMT LATINX. Este trabajo expone el proceso y los objetivos de esta red, y delinea algunos de los desafíos y oportunidades para la DMT en América Latina y para profesionales latinoamericanos de DMT en todo el mundo. El artículo analiza temas relacionados con la visibilización profesional, destaca la falta de acceso a fuentes para la investigación en español y portugués, y reclama más espacios de apoyo entre pares y organizaciones. Presenta evidencia actual sobre los esfuerzos de legitimación de la DMT dentro de los organismos reguladores y la educación superior, y las recientes iniciativas digitales para la difusión Latinx de la práctica actual. Futuras áreas de investigación incluyen el reconocimiento cultural de las formas de danza latinoamericanas y sus aplicaciones dentro de la DMT, y la mayor inclusión de discursos Latinx en plataformas de DMT en todo el mundo. El artículo aporta temas clave al amplio campo de la DMT, los cuales enriquecerán futuros debates, colaboraciones e investigaciones sobre diversidad e intercambios multiculturales.\u0000</p></div></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 1","pages":"73 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10465-023-09383-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48672525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dance/Movement Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: Clinical Case Study","authors":"Xing Fan, Kyung Soon Ko","doi":"10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10465-023-09385-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper represents the first research study conducted to date on the use of Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) to treat children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Mainland China. This study gives detailed clinical examples of how to use DMT in the treatment of this population, and demonstrates the linguistic, nonverbal, and relational changes that took place after 7 months of individual sessions. Data from interviews with caregivers yielded four themes regarding the impact of DMT: (1) Improvement of ability to use language and to communicate, (2) Expansion of nonverbal communication and understanding of bodily language, (3) Emergence of new behaviors: game playing, imagination, and bodily movement, and (4) Appearance of positive emotional expression. In addition, the VB-MAPP assessment was used to evaluate the children’s language levels before and after DMT. Findings indicate that it is necessary, appropriate, and effective to use DMT in the treatment of children with ASD, and that this evidence-based treatment should receive further development in China.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44552,"journal":{"name":"AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DANCE THERAPY","volume":"45 2","pages":"191 - 210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42573582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}