Dance/movement Therapy: A Healing ArtNational Dance Association, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 1988 - Medical - 365 pages This book examines the field of dance therapy from its inception in the 1940's to the present. A detailed analysis is conducted of the theory and practice of the major pioneers. The book covers biographical reports and the influence of many dance therapy leaders. Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) is discussed as well as dance therapy in specific patient/client settings. Appended are: (1) listing of survey repondents; (2) information on the American Dance Therapy Association; and (3) the Dance Therapy questionnaire. A 34-page bibliography is included. (JD) |
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EARLY DEVELOPMENTTHE PIONEERS OF DANCE THERAPY | 17 |
SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT OF DANCE THERAPY | 129 |
SURVEY RESULTS AND THE EVOLUTION OF DANCE THERAPY | 261 |
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