Dance/movement
Therapist
Duties and responsibilities: The American Dance Therapy
Association (ADTA) defines dance/movement therapy as the psychotherapeutic use
of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of
the individual. See more on our About
Dance/Movement Therapy page.
Salary : Earnings vary depending on credentials, experience,
skills, job duties, employer, hours, and geographic location. Average earnings for dance/movement
therapists are generally higher because entry into the profession requires a
higher level of education. In 2004, the
average earnings of dance/movement therapists generally ranged closer to
$40,000 - $50,000 a year, with some earning $60,000 - $80,000 a year or more.
Education: Dance/movement therapy is a small but growing
field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
projects that employment for dance/movement therapists will grow faster than
the average. Employment is expected to
increase 15% from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all
occupations. Job growth will stem from
the therapy needs of the aging population.
Employment growth in schools will result from the expansion of the
school-age population and the federally funded extension of services for
disabled students.
