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HONG KONG DANCE ART HEALING ASSOCIATION

Dance your soul, connect the world

Dance/movement therapy utilizes the most primal human concept of physical expression to promote the integration of an individual’s mind, body, and spirit, achieving therapeutic effects.

MISSION

Application Promotion

Promote the application of dance therapy in education, personal growth, and business marketing.

Professional Development

Promote the professional development and standardization of dance therapy.

International Exchange

Promote academic exchange and resource sharing with international dance therapy organizations.

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VISION

Leading Institution

To become a leading professional institution in the field of dance art therapy in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vibrant Community

Build a vibrant and supportive professional community.

Mainstream Health Services

Promote dance art therapy as part of mainstream health services.

Registered Dance & Art Therapist (DMTI®): Using art as a bridge to awaken the body and mind's self-healing power.

When language struggles to bear the weight of emotions, and stress stifles physical and mental vitality, DMTI® (Dance and Movement Therapist) practitioners are opening new growth paths for individuals and groups with their cross-dimensional healing power. As professionals integrating diverse creative forms such as drama, movement, visual arts, music, and writing, we infuse the warmth of art into psychological counseling, psychotherapy, and various mental health services, precisely addressing core needs such as emotional distress, behavioral disorders, life challenges, and stress relief.

The magic of dance and movement therapy stems from a profound activation of the essence of art—we awaken humanity’s innate instincts for expression, imaginative tension, and playful nature, mobilizing the synergy between the brain and body through a multi-sensory creative process. Here, there are no judgments of standard movements, no constraints of verbal expression, only an inclusive and safe space where the body becomes a “language to be seen”: autistic teenagers open their hearts through rhythm, high-pressure office workers release anxiety through improvisation, and even the totally blind can connect heart to heart through symbolic movements.

We deeply understand that everyone possesses innate self-healing potential. Registered Dance & Art Therapist (DMTI®) utilizes scientific intervention methods and professional techniques such as mirroring exercises and breathing rhythms to guide clients in transforming their inner emotions into tangible creative expressions. Through self-exploration, clients rebuild their mind-body balance and truly regain control over their healing process and the power of growth. From medical rehabilitation to education, from community wellness to corporate stress reduction, this profession, combining professional depth with human warmth, is becoming an essential force in the mental health service field. It is both a mission to help others and an ideal choice for realizing self-worth.

Register as a Dance & Art Therapy Instructor (DMTICE®)

A Registered Dance Arts Therapy Instructor (DMTICE®) is a consultant/educator in Dance Arts Therapy, a professional dedicated to the development of Dance Arts Therapy with a wide range of purposes, including creative expression, personal growth, social action, and community building, encompassing education, organizational development, and health.

The DMTICE® designation indicates that the professional has met all necessary training and experience requirements and is an expert in the field.