Dance Therapists bring about an improvement in the total body image, restoration and build-up of self-esteem. Dance therapy can be applied in various areas such as health care, education, rehabilitation centers, hospices, with most of the patients including children, adults, and senior adults. Physical, emotional or psychosocial conditions such as Parkinson's disease, autism, Alzheimer's, eating disorders, differently abled or trauma can be dealt with this therapy.
Personal Competencies
You have a strong desire to help others
You have a creative bent of mind
You like to lead
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.A.) in Psychology
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field with a specialization in dance movement therapy.
OR
Pursue a Diploma in dance movement therapy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered in a few institutes across India. This list of institutes is indicative only
• Women's Christian College - Diploma Course in Expressive Dance Therapy • Creative Movement Therapy Association of India • Annual Certification course Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts • Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai • SHRISTI Center of Performing Arts and Institute of Dance Therapy, Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 37,000 - 3,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: School, University, Hospital, Old Age Homes, Prison, or even private centres
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own dance therapy institute
Work Environment: The work hours depend on the timing of the particular place you are working in. As a dance therapist, you will work in sessions.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Dance Therapists → Supervisors/Directors of Programs
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Dance Therapist ranges between INR 15,800 - 17,000* per month.
Tripura Kashyap is considered a pioneer of dance therapy in India. She realized working with disabled children that while dancing, they beautifully reacted to the musical rhythms irrespective of their disabilities. Thus, began her journey in dance therapy. She pursued dance therapy as a subject at Hancock Centre of Movement Art and Therapies Wisconsin in 2005. She came back to India to work with autistic children and develop dance movement therapy as a therapeutic supplement for their treatment.*
Dance Therapist
NCS Code: NA | HW0191. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.A.) in Psychology
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field with a specialization in dance movement therapy.
OR
Pursue a Diploma in dance movement therapy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered in a few institutes across India.
This list of institutes is indicative only
• Women's Christian College - Diploma Course in Expressive Dance Therapy
• Creative Movement Therapy Association of India
• Annual Certification course Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
• SHRISTI Center of Performing Arts and Institute of Dance Therapy, Delhi
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 37,000 - 3,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: School, University, Hospital, Old Age Homes, Prison, or even private centres
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own dance therapy institute
Work Environment: The work hours depend on the timing of the particular place you are working in. As a dance therapist, you will work in sessions.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Dance Therapists → Supervisors/Directors of Programs
The approx. salary of a Dance Therapist ranges between INR 15,800 - 17,000* per month.
Source - https://www.mentoria.com/career/dance-therapist
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Tripura Kashyap is considered a pioneer of dance therapy in India. She realized working with disabled children that while dancing, they beautifully reacted to the musical rhythms irrespective of their disabilities. Thus, began her journey in dance therapy. She pursued dance therapy as a subject at Hancock Centre of Movement Art and Therapies Wisconsin in 2005. She came back to India to work with autistic children and develop dance movement therapy as a therapeutic supplement for their treatment.*
Source - https://www.cmtai.org/team
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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