A study of dance therapy in Germany: development of organizations and their training system

Yagi Arisa

doi:10.11206/japew2003.2003.41

On the purpose to survey present condition of dance therapy and the qualification system in Germany, a research has been done through data collection via E-mail and Facsimile to each group.Investigation containd: history of the organization, contents of qualification training, originality of own school.Four organizations have accepted direct visit and interview.<BR>Results: the name and the concept of“Dance/movement therapy”had been given in USA, but influence of mind and body culture of the German sphere to the 1st generation is large. In Germany, there have been established more than 10 dance therapy organizations since 80's.At least 100 dance therapists have been qualificated in german manner, but detailed information of these people is not arranged yet.They are working mainly in hospitals and welfare institutions.Dance therapist is not a national qualification, therefor dance therapy activity does not count in score of insurance.<BR>The german union of the registered dance therapists, who observe certification businesses, takes the Method which refers the American qualification training is clear in stipulation. But in the actual use, considerable variety in every organization could be recognized. Especially, the difference in the detailed exposition. As for clinical practice being seriously considered commonly, although dance training of the individuals varies between simple requests of the proof and providing some weekly organized program.

A study of dance therapy in Germany: development of organizations and their training system

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