From Tradition to Diversity, Innovation, and Breakthrough: Key Conversations on Dance Therapy Around the World

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Creative Arts Educ Ther (2023) 9(2):209–225 DOI: 10.15212/CAET/2023/9/17

From Tradition to Diversity, Innovation, and Breakthrough: Key Conversations on Dance Therapy Around the World

Abstract

In the World Arts & Embodiment Forum 2023, a key conversation was held with an international panel. This panel convened 16 international experts in dance and movement therapy to discuss their personal contributions to the field’s development in their respective countries. The aim was to create a space for sharing experiences and knowledge paradigms, embracing the diversity of emerging forms. Encouraging a creative environment, the panel fosters open dialogue to support the uniqueness of approaches and experiences. These presentation summaries have, in some instances, been edited for publication. These discussions provide insight into the profession’s evolution in a diverse world, fostering a collective understanding of key developments. The panel reflects a spirit of global collaboration and consolidation.

Keywords: dance therapy, dance movement therapy (DMT), global development, arts & embodiment

摘要

2023 年世界艺术身心学论坛 (WAEF2023) 的舞蹈治疗峰会上组织了一场重要的对话。 这场分享会召集了 16 位舞蹈治疗和动作治疗领域的国际专家，他们讨论了对各自国家地区该领域发展的个人贡献。此次对话的目的是创造一个分享经验和知识范式的空间，并容纳新兴形式的多样性。 该分享会通过鼓励创造性的氛围，促进开放的对话交流，以支持不同途径和经验的独特性。他们的发言经过编辑整理成为此文。 这些讨论让我们深入了解该行业在多元化世界中的演变，以促进对关键发展的统一化理解。 该研讨会体现了全球合作与整合的精神。

关键词： 舞蹈治疗, 舞蹈/动作治疗, 全球发展, 艺术与具身化