THERAPY? is an alternative rock/punk rock band from Northern Ireland. The b… Read Full Bio ↴THERAPY? is an alternative rock/punk rock band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist/vocalist Andy Cairns and drummer Fyfe Ewing. The band initially recorded their first demo with Andy filling in on bass guitar. To complete the line-up, the band recruited bassist Michael McKeegan.
With keen pop sensibilities, a skewed sense of humour and a willingness to draw inspiration from diverse sources (notably punk rock), Therapy? came to attention in the early 1990s rise of alternative rock, but have endured for more than a decade since; Critic Johnny Loftus writes, "After a ten-plus year career that has seen them outlast competitors and outwit industry attempts at categorization, Therapy? are still headbangers with their thinking caps screwed on tight."

Current line-up :
Andy Cairns (guitar, vocals) (1989 - )
Michael McKeegan (bass guitar, backing vocals) (1989 - )
Neil Cooper (drums) (2003 - )

Past members:
Fyfe Ewing (drums) (1989 - 1996)
Martin McCarrick (cello, guitar, backing vocals) (1996 - 2004)
Graham Hopkins (drums) (1996 - 2001)

Discography:
-Hard Cold Fire (2023)
-Cleave (2018)
-Disquiet (2015)
-A Brief Crack of Light (2012)
-Crooked Timber (2009)
-One Cure Fits All (2006)
-Never Apologise Never Explain (2004)
-High Anxiety (2003)
-Shameless (2001)
-So Much For The Ten Year Plan - A Retrospective 1990-2000 (2000)
-Suicide Pact - You First (1999)
-Semi-Detached (1998)
-Infernal Love (1995)
-Troublegum (1994)
-Face the Strange E.P. (1993)
-Shortsharpshock E.P. (1993)
-Nurse (1992)
-Pleasure Death (1992)
-Babyteeth (1991)

Northern Ireland, 1989.

Dance
Therapy? Lyrics

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Time seems to be
Slipping from our hands
All days, all week
They just feel the same
And all the fun we had
And all the games we played
We would dance all night
Just to sleep all day

And all our pain we'd hide
'Cause we'd know we'd be alright
Would you take another chance
If you could do it all again
Would we have another dance
If we do it all again
Life seems to be
Slipping from our hands
All my memories
They just feel same
And all the fun we had
And all the games we played
We would dance all night
Just to sleep all day
And all our pain we'd hide
'Cause we'd know we'd be alright
Would you take another chance
If you could do it all again
Would we have another dance
If we do it all again
Would you take another chance
If you could do it all again

Would we have another dance
If we do it all again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Therapy?’s song “Dance” depict a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time when life was simpler, more carefree, and full of adventure. The song begins by acknowledging the passing of time and how it can slip away from us, making every day feel the same. Despite this, the singer remembers the good times they had in the past, where they would dance all night and sleep all day. It was a time when they felt happy, alive, and free to be themselves.

The chorus poses the question of whether the singer would take another chance and do it all again, implying that they would. The memories of dancing all night and hiding their pain in the moment because the future seemed bright are something they long to experience again. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is nostalgic for the past and yearns to relive those moments.

Overall, the lyrics of “Dance” capture a feeling of melancholy nostalgia for a time that can never be brought back. It highlights the importance of living in the present and cherishing the memories we make because time is fleeting, and we can never go back.

Line by Line Meaning

Time seems to be
Time appears to be slipping away from us

Slipping from our hands
We're losing control of our time

All days, all week
Every day feels the same, no variety

They just feel the same
Every day is monotonous

And all the fun we had
Remembering the joyful moments in our past

And all the games we played
Thinking back on the carefree days of our youth

We would dance all night
We used to stay up all night dancing

Just to sleep all day
And then sleep through the entire day

And all our pain we'd hide
We'd hide our emotional pain from others

'Cause we'd know we'd be alright
Because we had confidence that things would work out

Would you take another chance
If you could go back in time, would you change anything?

If you could do it all again
If you had the chance to do it over, would you?

Would we have another dance
Would we relive those happy moments again?

Life seems to be
Life appears to be slipping away from us

All my memories
Remembering past experiences

They just feel same
All memories seem to be similar

If we do it all again
If we had the opportunity to repeat our past, would we?

Would you take another chance
If given the chance to change something, would you?

If you could do it all again
If you could go back in time, would you make different choices?

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Written by: Dimitri Schweizer, Jules Bédat

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Comments from YouTube:

Nana Koch

5y↑55

Many thanks to all for your comments about how the presentation helped you to better understand what is dance/movement therapy and how it applies to working with a range of client populations. My best, Nana Koch

Soul Seeker

Beautiful presentation of a beautiful healing technique! Would love to hear more from you! <3

Justin Magnus

This was a great talk! You are a great speaker with a strong message!

Nutan Sarnaik

Fantastic session I would like learn it. I am from India

Arpita Chakraborty

Want to do this course.

BassBURN Dance FIT - Canada

Clear, logical, loving presentation. I have been a dancer- sharer - for 20 years and just now putting the powerful experiences that I've witnessed into knowledge towards learning & practicing dance movement therapy. So exciting!

Myah Joy Findley

3y↑63

Im only 13 and I've been trying to figure out what i want to be and who i want to be so that I have a goal, this is exactly it! I am an excellent dancer and I have gone through LOTS and LOTS of trauma in my life so i feel that i can relate to clients better that way. This has to be my calling to the world!

Brieanne Auten

2y↑1

Follow your heart and body and it will lead you in the direction meant for you. You will be able to share and teach at a depth that will help others since you have had your own experience and connection with both. May you find what you seek!

Elisha Rudeberg

48w

That's awesome

Julie Jenner

44w

How wonderful you dance and you are curious. I am sorry you had some trauma and I trust will find your way into deeper healing and joy in your life. I wish you every blessing 🙏🏻💙🕊️

No1

4y↑14

"A circle is egalitarian. Everyone is seen in the same way...they are equal."
You have said this so beautifully. It seems so simple, but the effects of just being together with people in this way can transform the time spent together. This idea will stay with me into the future, hopefully to be implemented when working with others struggling to be seen.

YOCHANA KANCHERLA

5y↑4

Dancing can help people understand what is going on in their lives. Movement is a basic form of communication that allows us to socialize and express our thoughts. Dance therapists can use dance therapy to view the inner most parts of an individual. A gesture can be used to describe feelings, which is useful in aiding people in need of expression and health. Within dance therapy, group work is very common and allows people to learn from each other.

Rena Kornblum

8y↑32

Nana, what a wonderful talk. This is a clear, concise, stimulating introduction to what dance/movement therapy is and how it works. I love the whole thing and especially the ending. You fit a lot into a short talk. I plan to have this be the first ADTA talk that my introductory dance/movement therapy students watch this fall. Thanks for doing such a good job.

Nana Koch

8y↑1

Hi Rena..thanks for your kind words..I'm glad the message came through about our work..With gratitude, Nana

Haley Johnson

6y↑17

I find it very interesting that a person's body language, or the "shape and rhythm" of their body can say so much about their emotions, and how we as humans can pick up on that without even trying. We were never trained in dance movement therapy, yet we have an innate sense of which movements mean what, as movement is a universal language.

LUCY HENRY

2y↑3

"The body reflects personality. Movement doesn't lie." This is such a strong and undeniable statement. I can think of so many instances in daily life where a small gesture reveals so much. For example, babies show us how they feel through movement before they can speak. Their care givers learn how to respond to their needs based solely on facial and motor expression. Efficient ability to assist one without the use of words has surprisingly endless possibilities.

Kylie Robinson

6y↑6

This synopsis of DMT gave me a great overview of what this career entails. Something that stood out to me was that "movement doesn't lie" which shows how beneficial DMT is for clients of all personalities and backgrounds. Movement having the ability to voice unsaid feelings is a strong power that can be understood and embraced by dance therapists, and I find that both intriguing and beautiful.

jing zhang

5y↑2

I really enjoy this video that she talk about the three different session and how to connect them to get the best effect. The warm up session is making a circle that way shows equal for every clients and therapist, and they using the music with the beats of rhythm to connect body to move differently from each clients. Some clients follow the beats of music to show the different moving posture that shows their emotion inside, a few clients start move slowly that hide their mind or inside body, and others would quickly moving with music.

Elizabeth Nelson

6y↑7

From this video, I thought it was so eye opening to learn about how prevalent dance therapists are. I loved how you talked about how dance therapists don’t force their clients to preform a specific movement, yet encourage them to just do what comes naturally and I think that idea is so important especially for people that don’t have strong dance backgrounds so they don’t feel uncomfortable.

VIOLET ALLSCHEID

I loooove the fact that nothing is pressured or forced, it is simply what you are comfortable with where you are at

ELISA KEEFNER

I agree that this is so interesting and important to do movement that comes naturally. In my own dance experience, I know that I love improvisation and value how I feel after it.

Isabella Farris

49w

I like how she quoted that the one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing. lot of people who are not dancers are afraid of the word or afraid to do it because of judgment. I like how the concept of Dance/Movement therapy breaks down that stigma and makes people more comfortable with the idea of expressing their emotions through movement and dancing. DMT has the power and ability to bring people of all ages together, and to connect with one another. I love how she chose to connect with the audience and make them think of a gesture. It created a comfortable space with everybody. When I took a DMT class, the class started off the same way, and it created a wonderful environment.

Akari Takahashi

5y↑7

Thank you Nana for the great summary on DMT! Dance Movement Therapy makes me realize the power of nonverbal communication. To simply express ourselves through moving our bodies, not the way we are told, but by the way we feel, connects our mind and body in such a deep way. I also emphasize in my classes that moving our body, embodying our fullest expression in the class and outside of the studio is the best way to bring dance not as a hobby but as a lifestyle!

ELISA KEEFNER

2y↑1

This talk was very helpful to me in learning about what a dance therapy group session entails; I've been learning about dance therapy as an occupation, and it sounds very interesting to me based on my interests in physical therapy and dance. This talk actually helped me understand what the goal is, what a group session is like, and the value of this type of therapy.

Becca Brocken

6y↑6

I liked hearing and also seeing where dance therapy comes from and how it is put into action to help a variety of individuals. There are so many contributing factors to one's identity and I am very excited to see in our DMT class how we are able to carry this out with the combination of music, movement, and dance.

Kayla Shapiro

Hi Becca,
I'm also very excited to see in our DMT class how were able to see all the contributing factors that make up DMT!

Spruce Goose

This is an incredibly passionate talk by Nana Koch -- a very gentle introduction to the vast and fledging field of Dance/Movement Therapy. Thank you for this!

SARAH DEWEY

4y↑2

I appreciated how detailed this talk was in explaining the three main parts of a dance therapy session, and what is important within each section. In observing dance movement therapy sessions in an elementary school classroom, I have noticed how important starting and ending in a circle is. This helps students know that the therapist is on their level and is working with them rather than directing them a certain way.

Kayla Shapiro

Hi Sarah,
I find the concept of sitting in a circle at the beginning and end of class very intriguing. I look forward to seeing if this method is a key factor in the DMT process of methods firsthandedly.

Amelia Feuerer

4y↑2

I love how condensed yet easy to understand this presentation is. It gets to the core of dance therapy and shows hat any movement is crucial to expressing emotions and feelings. It just such a deep mind and body connections that is so powerful

Chloe Druckrey

2y↑1

You can definetly tell her passion for Dance Movement Therapy. As she explains how movement can inform others about how they are feeling, I am able to understand how much authentic love an knowledge she has for DMT by the way Nana carries herself.

Ella Redmore

5y↑2

This video really helped me to understand dance therapy a little more. I found the quote "the choreography of the emotions" really powerful. Dance therapy helps to express emotions that sometimes a client wouldn't have any other way to express, and I think that is really cool

Danijela Fechushak

I agree that portion of her quote really stuck with me and helped me grasp the definition of DMT.

Ansley Laev

6y↑1

I think it's fascinating how much movement really does reveal about a person, just as iterated in this video: "through dance, people reveal their innermost life." I also liked the comment about the importance of space, such as how a simple circle formation can largely affect (and improve) the bonding of a group of people, especially a group of strangers or physically/emotionally restrained people.

MARIA BLOHOWIAK

As a former dancer, I connect to the part where Nana talks about how movement helps us express our inner thoughts and feelings as well as portray our personalities. This can have a huge impact on others that surround you.

MICHAELA GAIN

I am also a former dancer and I totally agree with this. Movement always allowed me to express how I was feeling and ultimately helped me feel more care-free and expressive:)

OLIVIA POLICH

I am the same way! I have danced forever and can always release my stress, etc. when I'm dancing!

ALICYN STEPHENS

2y↑1

What really stuck out to me from this video is that rhythm is what binds us. When i think back on being in group setting, if I am with people who are in sync with my emotions or movements for example if we are all happy and sharing similar body movements, it makes me feel more connected with those peers, rather than if I am in a sad mood, and my friend is being more active and happy, it can feel like more of a disconnect from my peers.

KELLY GIULIANO

6y↑1

I like that movement can be a means to socialize, especially for individuals who aren't able to verbally communicate how they are feeling. It also is awesome that you can see how people are feeling based on how they are moving.

Marlee Halbach

It is very interesting how the body and mind can communicate as opposed to the mouth! The body can tell experiences without us even recognizing it.

Gabrielle Ledesma

4y↑11

I always think about how a movement is a form of communication and that someone can tell what you really mean about the way you are moving.

Nana Koch

ABSOLUTELY!!!

Megan HUBER

What I like about this talk is that there is such a focus on individualization even though sessions can typically be done in a group setting, This aspect gives everyone the opportunity to express their own inner emotions in their preferred movement. I also love how dance therapy can apply to a range of populations and ages.

CHONG VUE

4y↑1

Your last quote is very impressive! It was a very great way to describe what dance therapists do to help others! It's very interesting how the many movements we do everyday shows what we choose not to express through words. Watching this video allowed me to realize how many of our actions often goes unnoticed, as we don't usually realize that we're expressing our emotions.

Abigail Carey

6y↑1

I really enjoyed the idea of dance therapy as an unprescribed treatment presented in this talk. So much of my studies in the psychology department stress different models of treatment to prescribe a client, but dance therapy really allows the client to dictate how they are feeling and what they need that session.

ETHAN TAYLOR

4y↑1

It is so interesting to see how someone's personality can be reflected without words through movement and dance. I have never truly looked at dance in this light before seeing these videos. Being able to speak and convey a message through movement is amazing to see and I cannot wait to see how that progresses into the future.

Rebecca Alterson

4y↑2

Many people aren't really aware of DMT and how it is used around them. This video shines an excellent light on expressing ourselves and becoming aware of our feelings through a different form of communication.

Jordan Dahlhauser

4y↑1

Before this class, I didn't even know DMT existed, so I am very intrigued to learn how this medium can be used instead of traditional means of therapy.

LAUREN BURGHARDT

4y↑1

DMT is very new to me, but you're right! This video gives a great in depth description of what may actually occur in a session and how important movement is to the body.

Noel Lange

6y↑3

This is a wonderful introduction to dance and movement therapy with a lot of information that helped me see a clear vision of what the field looks like. It is so interesting that the therapists can connect the symbols they see within their client's movements to emotions within the unconscious mind.

MARIA BLOHOWIAK

Hi Noel! I agree, I didn't know much about movement therapy prior to this video but now I am interested in learning more!

Saige Alexa

3y↑1

I really appreciate the notion of movement being the first and foremost form of communication. Having taken a nonverbal course this semester, I completely agree that body movement allows for someone to communicate how they're feeling without editing or fine-tuning their true response. It's fascinating to see a group of people watching the same presentation give off different emotions through their body movements. I can't help but think that if they were prompted to do the same, but instead replace the motion with a verbalized sound, the responses would be much less candid.

Justin Magnus

4y↑2

This is a great talk. I never realized how many tiny details can be picked up based on a persons gestures. It's cool to think of dance as how we move in our normal lives.

LAUREN BURGHARDT

I agree! Everything is a performance, even the tiniest movements we make, and to think that not only is it dance, but it is communication, is a very cool thought

Faith Pernsteiner

4y↑1

This talk by Nana Koch provides insight into how important dance and movement is in providing insight into an individual and gives individuals a way to communicate with each other without even having to talk. Dance and movement therapy has huge potential to give those who struggle with communicating how they feel or coping how they feel an outlet where they can be understood.

AUDREY GLOCK

6y↑1

It is interesting to hear that movement is our first form of communication that helps us to express our innermost thoughts and feelings in a way that words can't. The idea that movement doesn't lie and that body language gives away a lot about your emotion and personality is thought provoking. We are subconsciously picking up on these movement based clues in everyday life. It is interesting to look into the feeling behind a gesture that you come up with on a whim. Your body can reflect how you feel even when you aren't actively wrapped up in how you feel. It is interesting that the experience of dance therapy varies so much from patient to patient and teacher to teacher because the teacher tries to always meet the student where they are and go from there.

PEYTON BOHN

I had never heard of dance movement therapy. This introduction to it was really informative and I really enjoyed watching this! I hope to use aspects of movement therapy in my classroom one day!

Karina Naze

6y↑1

I am very excited to begin studying dance/movement therapy after watching this talk! I am especially intrigued by the many possibilities for both individual and communal dance/movement therapy interventions and the various settings for such a holistic practice.

Marlee Halbach

4y↑2

I am also intrigued to understand how communal dance movement therapy works! Normally when I dance, I dance by myself without anyone watching me. It will be interesting to see how the dynamic changes when I have to communicate with others by dancing.

DARTAGNAN HER

4y↑1

I love the part when you say "The body reflects personality, movement does not lie". Too often we will judge others based on their bodies, including not only the shape or look of their body but the language that it speaks! You've explained this very well.

No1

4y↑1

When she said that, it really resonated with me as well. Re-reading that quote, I found myself zoning in on the word "lie." In some situations, people intentionally change the way that they move and how their bodies read. For example, walking home alone at night in an area where it is dangerous to be a small female, if one were to exhibit honestly how they were feeling (maybe looking around nervously, curling into oneself) then they could be perceived as more vulnerable. Whereas, to mimic confidence (standing tall, walking with purpose), technically a lie, would provide a possible chance at safety. It is interesting to think about. Thank you.

James Arndt

5y↑2

This is a wonderful summation of DMT. The idea of body language as the first language is not new to me but it always interesting to think about. I've tried to consciously pick up on movement cues but it's been very hard. Generally, however, I think we are subconsciously far better at picking up cues. Being able to read and understand this language can be invaluable.

Serendipity Stage

4y↑1

This was quite a lovely and succinct introduction to the concepts of dance/movement therapy. I loved being able to watch the audience create their movements and share them with each other. Your voice is also so soothing to listen to!

Hannah Shimek

I found it very interesting hearing about where dance therapy comes from and how it can help a variety of different people no matter there age. I also enjoyed hearing about how dance therapists don't force their clients to do anything but instead encourage them.

OLIVIA POLICH

I really like the second thing that you talked about. I like that dance therapists are there to work with you and not to force you to do anything. They just want you to be comfortable!

LAUREN BURGHARDT

4y↑1

I love how she explains DMT very logically but also utilizes specific examples to make for a deeper understanding. "The dance therapy session is the choreography of the emotions in the service of the clients".

Faith Pernsteiner

Lauren; I love that quote! Her excitement about DMT and how impactful it can be in individuals is contagious. The importance of an individuals movements and facial expressions in communicating and processing feelings is astounding.

SARAH DEWEY

That is a very memorable quote! It is important to remember that a therapist must meet the client where they are at. This allows for the client to feel as though they can express deeper thoughts and emotions, which in turn create movement.

Misa Kawamitsu

5y↑1

A very engaging talk! I now have a better understanding of dance movement therapy and why it is so effective. It is because " movement is a basic form of communication that provides us with opportunities for socialization." It makes sense to why movement can help people create a community for people to come together to understand one another

TARA HADLEY

49w

I find it incredibly fascinating that the nonverbal cues expressed through an individual's body language, encompassing the "form and cadence" of their movements, hold such profound meaning regarding their emotions. It amazes me how, as human beings, we possess an inherent ability to instinctively grasp the significance behind these movements, even without any formal training in dance movement therapy. This universal language of movement allows us to comprehend and interpret various gestures and postures effortlessly.

The presentation I recently witnessed was immensely enlightening as it shed light on the intricacies of a dance therapy group session. As someone who has been exploring the field of dance therapy, it captivated my attention due to my keen interest in both physical therapy and dance. The talk provided valuable insights into the objectives, dynamics, and benefits associated with this form of therapy.

Ultimately, this discussion greatly contributed to my comprehension of the underlying goals, the nature of group sessions, and the inherent value embedded within dance therapy.

Danijela Fechushak

4y↑1

Something I learned and have to adapt to is that DMT is not about specific dance movements or expressions but rather it is about the individual moving freely and comfortably to express emotion felt inside. Nana Koch's definition and explanation definitely helped me understand what to expect with DMT.

M Sweetnam

As someone with a dance performance background this is something I'm also needing to wrap my head around, and feels like a really important piece of getting the most out of dance and movement therapy as a client and practitioner

Emily Sprague

4y↑1

I was not really sure what a dance therapy session consisted of so I really appreciated how the format of a dance therapy session was explained in this video. The structure of the session seems optimal for allowing clients to feel most comfortable expressing themselves in the group environment. It may be more intimidating if the therapist stood in front of them the entire time while they sat. The circle is a good way to start.

Ella Redmore

4y↑1

I agree, I think a circle is the best way to begin a session because it makes everyone a part of the group. There is no beginning, end, front, or back, just the group and I think that creates a really inclusive environment, which then makes group members more comfortable.

Melissa Biyong He

5y↑2

Through the video, I can feel how dance therapy can fill my emotion and touch the deepest mind/most hidden thought. Dance gives me a good feeling, and it gives a way that i can emphasize the content of my conversation. It's better than hand writing. Like old saying when Chinese appeared to dance" The lack of words, the dance of the song."

No1

I could feel it as well. Her words and her body language, especially her arms, tapped into that energy that she spoke of. I had not heard that old saying before. Thank you for sharing it.

JULES REDLINGER

5y↑1

Finding one's own gesture seems like something really important to an individual. The steady rhythm that brings together a group that allows for a person to dive deeper into that gesture and what makes it important to them seems like something very powerful. Music helps movement to bloom into something that has healing properties.

Ella Flapan-Feig

I love how she said that the "dance therapy session is the choreography of the emotions". Well said.

Gina Pietrantuono

This is a truly impactful video. I’m currently a junior in college majoring in psych, and assisting a psychologist when I’m home from school. I love all that psych has to offer but I never had a clear path of what I wanted to do after I graduate. I’ve danced competitively and recreationally for 15 years, and I know how much it can help someone who needs to “let it out”, but cant get it out verbally. After watching this video, I know EXACTLY what i want to do after college. Thank you for sharing this video!!

VIOLET ALLSCHEID

4y↑1

This was an incredible talk, I feel as though (after watching this video) that dance movement therapy is a combination of emotion, energy, expression, and connection. It is such a beautiful way to interact with yourself and with other people and I cannot wait to learn more about it.

Ella Redmore

4y↑1

I agree, I love this talk! It really gets a lot of the key points of a dance therapy session. I love your description of dance movement therapy, I feel it is definitely a combination of those things, and I agree, it is a beautiful way to interact with yourself and others!

Faith Pernsteiner

Violet; it is so exciting to have the opportunity to learn more about how impactful movement is for everyone and how we can utilize it in order to reach understanding with a larger population.

Radhika P

5y↑1

her definition of movement dance therapy is different from what I thought it would be. I would not have thought that the mind would have anything to do with it but DMT is involved in both the mind and the body. The feeling that is evoked by a gesture and what a dance movement therapist may tell a client is interesting to me, as these are approaches that I would not have initially would have thought

JAKE LEMENS

4y↑1

recognizing movement as a form of communication is so important. master the mind and body connection, and you will find yourself to be much happier!

Helen Rottier

8y↑3

I love the idea of movement as communication, for both patients/clients that are nonverbal and patients looking for another way to express themselves and explore within.

Mary M

7y↑3

Thank you Nana!!!! Simple and clear description of the IMPORTANT healing work!
I miss those days!!!!

Noel Farmer

5y↑2

Nana thank you so much for this video it really helped me understand the DMT process and how it is actually organized and used. I loved the interactive part with the audience in the middle of the video I thought that was a very helpful example.

ELISA KEEFNER

I tried the exercise with you during the talk Nana, and I agree that it was a very helpful example. It's so inspiring to see that everyone does something different because we all feel differently.

Monti Hall

4y↑1

Excellent presentation, I loved how the speaker had a certain rhythm or good vibes. This made the presentation even better. The definition of dance therapy is also very helpful.

Karissa Lange

There was a few things that really stuck with me from thus talk. 1) your body cannot lie; I still think it's crazy how much you can tell from a person by the way there body looks and moves, 2) Rhythm is what binds us; this is something that I never really noticed before but it really shows how powerful simply things can be to make us feel included, 3) it connects of minds, bodies, and emotions, I feel as if those three elements are often out of balance where we choose to focus on one part more than the other.

ABBY BLAKE

Karissa, I like how you talk about the idea of balance between the three elements and agree. If a person is prioritizing one element more than another, this could contribute to things like anxiety, eating disorders, etc...

Megan HUBER

I like your perspective that mind, body, and emotion are all connected, however out of balance. I feel like people tend to put body first over exploring their expression of emotions and mental health.

ALICYN STEPHENS

I also agree with your statements that stuck with you from this video. when our bodies are included in the same movements it makes people feel a lot more connected.

M Sweetnam

4y↑1

This was helpful in better understanding what a dance therapy session/practice might look like, and how to take what you learn in a dance therapy session to other parts of life.

Pradnya Sawant

4y↑1

Love this you've explained it so well thank you ❤️

L Boyer

8y↑5

A wonderful explanation of dance/movement therapy!

Jordan Dahlhauser

4y↑1

I have always known that our body can speak for us even before we say any words, but I have never thought to use those expressions to help determine how a person might need help. I think DMT be very beneficial to those who struggle to communicate how they feel with words because the body often times speaks for the mind.

Emily Sprague

Great points! I have heard of many people who have selective mutism that use dance as an outlet for expressing themselves. This supports how DMT can be beneficial for those who struggle with communicating vocally.

OLIVIA POLICH

I thought it was so cool how she talked about how a smile is infectious and how you're feeling can be seen through your body!

Chloe Druckrey

That's exactly what I thought!

Meera Saxena

4y↑1

Great words in simple way , thanks Nana , 🥰

Suzanne Poitras

Thank you for this introduction to dance therapy ! I'm very interested in becoming a dance therapist .

Zak Valenta

3y↑1

Thank you, so nice explanation of dance therapy ❤️

dance therapy with Marina

What a wonderful presentation. Very informative and helpful

KATTY LI

4y↑1

The introduction to dance therapy stated that dance is important and gives off happy feelings. Like many millennial's and Gen Z's, I have been on tiktok. I once saw a tiktok video that stated that the reason why many individuals have been addicted to tiktok is due to dance. Since dance brings out good feelings and the body literally gives off the good hormones, many people are addicted to the app and are happier because of it. At first, I thought this may or may not be true since it came from the internet, but hearing what the therapist stated in the video reinforced the truth in the tiktok I watched.

ABBY BLAKE

I liked learning about how DMT helps people move freely to express emotions and help understand the best version of themselves. I have never thought about movement in a sense that it "does not lie."

Megan HUBER

I agree that I also never thought of the statement, "movement does not lie." I never realized how much you could tell about a person just from their basic movements.

Victoria Harris

4y↑2

I appreciate that she explained what a dance and movement therapist looks at during a session because I did not know.

Abby Feuer

I love the quote "movement does not lie"! This is a short but profound statement because movement in this case is not / should not be planned out and fully demonstrates emotion whether the patient realizes it or not. Movement is not classified as right or wrong so any movement presented gives insight into the emotions and internal sensations that the person is feeling.

MARIA BLOHOWIAK

Hi Abby! I also loved that quote and I believe it's relevant in every situation!

ALICYN STEPHENS

I really agree with you Abby that this quote stood out to me as well. Movement no matter how small can show our emotions so strongly and with small changes to these, can make such a big difference.

Kayla Shapiro

Dance solves many problems as it's a care-free natural way of moment that is fun, exciting and expressive!

Miss Orchid

6y↑14

Just over three years ago I lost Celia my wife of 53 years. That left a very big hole in my life so as she was I consultant psychologist I know that this thing that sits on my neck can kill or cure. So, with the power of positive thinking I tried tap dancing well at 74 I was to say the least a bit wooden in my movements. My dance teacher Gemma said that I needed to try a different form of activity to limber up the old body. Well you could have knocked me down with a feather and what did she suggest ballet! Well I had never dome it before but now I do three classes a week just me and 40 ladies, one has to suffer for ones art. So music and movement keeps you going and it is a lot of fun, both the dance and the social life. Bernard Bibby 74 UK

A. B.

6y↑1

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Such a bliss that you found dancing and do it that much. It sure is divine and healing, Thats been proven more than once. Sending love your way <3

Karen

5y↑1

That is so inspiring!! Thanks for sharing.

Nana Koch

5y↑1

Bernard, I am inspired by your courage to try something new that has brought such positive energy to your life. I imagine that losing your spouse was devastating, but your resilience and attitude led you to take up dancing. Kudos to you for taking the step into class and enjoying it so very much!!! As James Brown said: The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing! You have found your joy in the dance!!! BRAVO!

Cathi’s Channel

1y↑1

I’m a mental health therapist and have become a belly dancer for fun over the last few years. Your video inspires me to become a dance therapist. I get sick of sitting still in the therapeutic healing atmosphere and this inspired me. Thank you!

Miriam Karuga

5y↑28

Thank you for this, I now have a definition of what I want to do

Kamil Banks

4y↑1

SAME!

mentona07

Hi! Did you ever go into this field? I'm interested and I'd like to ask what your experience has been.

Marlee Halbach

4y↑1

I really liked this speaker personally. She did a great job explained what DMT is by the official definition and some other ideas similar. I found it really interesting that movement is so powerful the body can tell experiences. That is fascinating to me.

Jordan Dahlhauser

I agree that movement can be a great communicator for the body. Often times I can tell when I am stressed because my body is tense, especially in my shoulders and neck.

Emily Sprague

I find that interesting too! When creating a dance, a choreographer may structure it in a way that is supposed to convey an experience or story, but in DMT, the movement can tell experiences without awareness or intention of it.

Rena Kornblum

@Emily Sprague Very good observation Emily

Benedicta Alvina

Thank you, this video is a great resources and help me to write my last project (thesis). I have really struggle to find good resources, because in my country, this therapy is rarely to talked about. Thank you so much!!

Nana Koch

Benedicta, How glad I am to hear that this video was so helpful for you. Bravo for completing your last thesis project!

Minal

Great video! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

Geena Davis

I grew up in a very dark home as a child. I learned to live in my mind and it further isolated me from others. I remember being in my room and I would dance my heart out. I feel that it may have saved me as an adult from becoming a drug addict or criminal perhaps.
I have a peace about me that is lighter than air and also rooted into Earth. I think God or Goddess or my angels led me to music and movement.

shankar naidu

5y↑2

Best presentation of movement and emotion binding .

Renee Zaia

Love this! ❤️💃🏻❤️

Lei

2y↑1

This is my language. I'm going to become a DMT, I have a master's in Clinical mental health counseling and I'll change my whole career path for this

American Dance Therapy Association

We invite you to visit www.adta.org to learn more about the profession. You may want to also follow @adtaorg on Instagram and on Facebook, to stay apprised of events, conferences and workshops. Be well. https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceTherapyAssociation

Lei

2y↑1

This is what I've been looking for my whole life

Haza Wins

I really want to get into Dance Therapy. I have been teaching for nearly 20 years in Latin and Ballroom and although I have been helping people overcome personal issues I want to further my help to others by using dance as therapy. I am not sure how to go about this taking online courses but if anyone knows of a good school please let me know.

ZEN TANGO Oscar Wright

6y↑2

Excellent presentation - it is part of our Zen Tango Workshops

Stephanie Kressin

4y↑1

“the body reflects personality” this reminds me of when babies dance or move showing their first sign of their temperament.

Danijela Fechushak

That is a very good point. Babies express distress and other feelings before they can even talk.

VIOLET ALLSCHEID

I definitely agree with this statement and I think it proves the concept that you do not have to be a dancer to be in DMT because moving your body shows character and energy withinitself.

SARAH DEWEY

I completely agree! I have seen this while babysitting, observing their movement/personality while they are young and noticing how similar their movement/personality is when they are a bit older.

M Sweetnam

I really like that example! I think it can feel hard as an adult especially to access free/non self conscious movement, and appreciate tying to to childhood and trying to access an original form of authenticity

Angela Lowry

2y↑1

On my way to certification after undergrad!!!

BETHANY STEVENS

6y↑2

This is a great short overview of DMT!

Tennessee Onruang

I'm so interested in Rudolf Laban's works. Under which discipline does it all fall?

Pérola De Morais

Legenda em Português !!!\0/

G D

5y↑14

Your'e voice and way of speaking is decidedly soothing

Justin Magnus

Yes!! Her voice was very nice to listen to and helped me stay focused on the talk.

Morgan Peters

DMT needs people with voices like hers to heal and calm the body.

Brian Nuckols

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Hsin-Chiao Tien

7y↑3

I really enjoy to watch this video:)

rozpearson

I'm currently reading an article by Sabine Koch on Dance Therapy research. Are you two related Nana?

C romana

4y↑1

There is an art of healing movement which was created about one hundred years ago: Eurythmy Therapy. There is an association in North America. ATHENA

zuzlee

such a beautiful human.

Nayana Krishnapura

6y↑1

superb

Kavya Rajpal

Awesome video

Indian and international Law

It's great ... thanks

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