Dance Therapy Course - The Science and Psychology New York

Name: Dance Therapy Course - The Science and Psychology New York
Start: 2025-10-04T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-05T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Balance Arts Center for the Alexander Technique

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Balance Arts Center for the Alexander Technique | New York, NY

A transformative weekend that bridges science, psychology, and movement, showcasing the therapeutic and educational power of dance. This immersive two-day experience blends cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and dance therapy to enhance well-being, deepen self-awareness, and revolutionise the way we learn and teach through movement. Whether you're a therapist, educator, dancer, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this workshop offers practical tools and scientific insights to elevate your practice.

All workshops have theory applied to practice.
📅 October 4rd & 5th, 2025 |
⏳ 1 PM – 9 PM (with a 1-hour break)
Book https://www.neuroscienceofdance.co/plans-pricing
📅 Day 1
The Science of Dance therapy
Delve into the neuroscience, psychology, and therapeutic applications of dance in this intensive course. Through a blend of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll explore how movement impacts the brain, emotions, and overall well-being.

🔹 Neuroscience of Dance – How movement stimulates brain regions linked to creativity, memory, and emotional regulation.

🔹 Psychology of Dance – Understanding embodiment, nonverbal communication, and symbolism in movement therapy.

🔹 Therapeutic Applications – Practical techniques that enhance the benefits of dance.

🔹 Experiential Learning – Engage in improvisation, group discussions, and reflective practices to develop self-awareness and resilience.

For: Dancers, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in integrating dance into personal or professional wellness practices.

📅 Day 2
The Neuroscience of Dance
– Learn and Teach Better
Unlock the science behind movement-based learning and teaching with insights from neuroscience. Whether you're a dancer looking to refine your learning process or an educator seeking to enhance instruction, this session will transform the way you approach dance.

🔹 Neuroscience Demystified – Understand how the brain processes dance and movement for optimal learning, teaching and performance.

🔹 Accelerated Learning Strategies – Evidence-based techniques to enhance skill acquisition and retention.

🔹 Teaching Excellence – How to structure dance instruction in alignment with the brain’s natural learning mechanisms.

🔹 Fostering Creativity – The role of dance in boosting creative thinking and problem-solving.

🔹 Neurodiversity: How to learn and adapt teaching techniques to neurodiverse dancers.

For: Dance educators, choreographers, performers, and movement enthusiasts looking to optimize their practice.