The Basics of Dance Movement Therapy
15.0 ECTS creditsThis course is intended for students who are interested in how dance and movement can be put to therapeutic use, whether you have a professional interest or are just curious. Dance movement therapy (DMT) is a form of psychotherapeutic treatment where dance and movement are used as a vehicle for development and change. Art therapy, music therapy, and DMT are all forms of creative arts therapy. Dance and psychotherapy are integrated through the artistic and creative process of dance. A certain number of spots are reserved for students with basic psycotherapeutic education. However, this is not an entry requirement, so students with other backgrounds are more than welcome to apply!
The purpose of the course is to provide an overall view of dance movement as a therapeutic tool and of the theory and method of dance movement therapy. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, students will gain a basic understanding of DMT as a method of treatment.
The following areas are included:
- The history and development of dance movement therapy
- Psychotherapeutic concepts related to dance movement therapy
- Basic DMT tools
- Body, dance, and movement as a means for communication
- The use of creativity and play in connection with DMT
- Reflective perspectives on dance and creativity
The course is based on a variety of practices and experience-based learning. The student takes an active role by writing entries in personal process journals, attending mandatory seminars, and participating in discussions and reflections. The course combines lectures with several elements of practical work in terms of body, dance, and movement.
Upon course completion, students have the opportunity to take the Continuation Course in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) for 30 ECTS credits, provided they meet the other entry requirements.
Apply via www.antagning.se.
Progressive specialisation: G1N (only upper-secondary level entry requirements)
Education level: First cycle
Entry requirements: General entry requirements
Selection:
Final school grades/Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test/ Basic education in psychotherapy (verification is needed in the form of certificates uploaded to antagning.se). Quotas as follows: 1/3 of the spots based on grades, 1/3 of the spots based on SweSAT scores, 1/3 based on employment in the fields listed above. Students can be part of more than one selection category. For more information about selection, please contact the admissions office.
The purpose of the course is to provide an overall view of dance movement as a therapeutic tool and of the theory and method of dance movement therapy. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, students will gain a basic understanding of DMT as a method of treatment.
The following areas are included:
- The history and development of dance movement therapy
- Psychotherapeutic concepts related to dance movement therapy
- Basic DMT tools
- Body, dance, and movement as a means for communication
- The use of creativity and play in connection with DMT
- Reflective perspectives on dance and creativity
The course is based on a variety of practices and experience-based learning. The student takes an active role by writing entries in personal process journals, attending mandatory seminars, and participating in discussions and reflections. The course combines lectures with several elements of practical work in terms of body, dance, and movement.
Upon course completion, students have the opportunity to take the Continuation Course in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) for 30 ECTS credits, provided they meet the other entry requirements.
Apply via www.antagning.se.
Progressive specialisation: G1N (only upper-secondary level entry requirements)
Education level: First cycle
Entry requirements: General entry requirements
Selection:
Final school grades/Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test/ Basic education in psychotherapy (verification is needed in the form of certificates uploaded to antagning.se). Quotas as follows: 1/3 of the spots based on grades, 1/3 of the spots based on SweSAT scores, 1/3 based on employment in the fields listed above. Students can be part of more than one selection category. For more information about selection, please contact the admissions office.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
General admission requirements
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.