Dance Therapy Course - Science and Psychology Munich

Name: Dance Therapy Course - Science and Psychology Munich
Start: 2026-03-28T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Rosenheimer Str. 5, 81667 München, Germany

Schedule

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Rosenheimer Str. 5, 81667 München, Germany | Munich, BY

The Science of Dance & Dance Therapy
A structured workshop exploring how neuroscience and psychology can be applied to movement, dance learning, and emotional regulation.
This workshop presents scientifically grounded explanations of how the brain and nervous system interact with movement, combined with practical frameworks that can be applied immediately in teaching, therapy, and movement practice.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the mechanisms behind movement learning, coordination, and emotional regulation, and how these processes can be used to support both performance and well-being.
📅 28th March, 2026 | Rosenheimer Str. 5, 81667 München, Germany
⏳ 10AM – 9PM (with a 1-hour break from 2pm to 3pm)
Book: https://www.neuroscienceofdance.co/plans-pricing

What you will learn
🧠 Motor learning and coordination in dance
Understand how the brain encodes and organises movement patterns, and how this knowledge can improve teaching methods, skill acquisition, and choreography retention.
🧠 Neuroscience of movement and the nervous system
Learn how movement influences the nervous system and contributes to stress regulation, emotional processing, and resilience.
🧠 Psychological principles of embodiment
Explore how dance and movement can support self-awareness, confidence, and cognitive engagement.
🧠 Applying neuroscience to teaching and practice
Develop structured approaches and tools that help dancers and students learn more efficiently and sustainably.

The workshop combines:
• Clear scientific explanations
• Applied movement exercises
• Guided reflection and discussion
Each concept is presented in a structured and accessible way, allowing participants to connect theory with embodied practice.
Participants leave with practical tools and frameworks that can be directly integrated into their professional or personal practice.

For
• Dance teachers and educators
• Dancers and choreographers
• Therapists and psychologists
• Movement practitioners (yoga, somatics, Pilates)
• Anyone interested in the science of movement and embodiment
No prior neuroscience knowledge is required.
About the facilitator
Sofia Amaral Martins is an international dancer, dance educator, and trainee somatic psychotherapist with a background in neuroscience and psychology.
Her research on dance perception was published in Dance Data, Cognition, and Multimodal Communication (Routledge, 2023). She has been nominated for One Dance UK’s Applied Dance Science Award and the IADMS Dance Educator Award, and is recognised as a Healthier Dancer Practitioner.
Through Neuroscience of Dance, she integrates neuroscience, psychology, somatic psychotherapy, and movement to support dancers, educators, and therapists internationally.
Key outcomes
Participants will gain:
• A clear understanding of the science of movement learning
• Tools to support nervous system regulation through movement
• Practical strategies to improve dance teaching and skill acquisition
• New perspectives on the relationship between movement, cognition, and emotion
Book: https://www.neuroscienceofdance.co/plans-pricing
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