Members of the media can contact our ADTA Spokesperson
Sally Totenbier, MA, ADTR, NCC, totenbier@comcast.net

Founded in 1966, the American Dance Therapy Association works to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and competence in the field of dance/movement therapy. Research, press releases, fact sheets, and essential background information are presented here for members of the media. Any reporter interested in research on dance/movement therapy with a particular population, or interested in locating an expert in dance/movement therapy can contact the ADTA Spokesperson.

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• Dance/Movement Therapist in Health Care Career's Directory
• About Dance/Movement Therapy - About Us
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• Download Informational Sheets
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• Video Clip of 40th Anniversary Slide Show
• Dance/Movement therapy highlighted on ABC-TV News (New York City)

Dance/Movement Therapy in the News

Following is a list of recent publications or events receiving media attention addressing dance/movement therapy:

O Magazine: DMT was mentioned in the January 2008 issue in "O" magazine in an article titled "Can You Think Yourself Fat” pg. 134.

Therapy Times: Congratulations to Susan Kleinman and Gayle Gates for this wonderful article in Therapy Times http://www.therapytimes.com/Staying_In_Sync_Dance_movement_remedies_to_mind_body_problems/content=0102J84C48968084406040441

UCLA’s Daily Bruin: ADTA Spokesperson, Sally Totenbier & Los Angeles DMT Janet Lester are quoted in UCLA’s Daily Bruin in the February 27, 2008 issue.  You can read the article athttp://dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2008/feb/27/therapists-use-dance-alleviate-bevy-physical-menta/

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First Magazine:  Robyn Cruz & Mimi Berger are quoted in the March 17, 2008 issue of First Magazine about general health benefits of dancing.

 The Tampa Tribute & NBC Channel 8: Jean Basiner, Susan Rizzo Vincent and Andrea Rizzo Foundation were highlighted about the DMT work at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital on Friday, January 25, 2008 http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/26/you-can-do-it/   Also, to the left you can click on the “video” and see the news clip on NBC Channel 8. 

Time Out New York Magazine: Maria Clausen, (PR chair of the New York State Chapter) was interviewed by Time Out New York Magazine in  Issue 643 : January 24, 2008 - January 30, 2008 in an article about dance/movement therapy http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/features/25861/city-counsel/7.html#articleAfterMpu  

 MSNBC Hardball: featured member Karen Bradley and CMA Karen Studd on December 12-13, 2008 as they discussed the presidential candidates from a Laban Movement Analysis perspective.

Dietician Magazine:  Susan Kleinman was interviewed in the 3/5/08 issue!

·        On 9/11/2006 Marylee Hardenbergh, ADTR facilitated a Movement Choir during Camp Democracy in Washington, DC. The performance took place on the Mall between 3rd and 4th Sts--near the Capitol on September 11. To find out more about Camp Democracy go to www.campdemocracy.org. For additional information about the Movement Choir contact Karen Bradley at kbradley@wam.umd.edu. 

·        On 8/12/06, Ilene Serlin, Dianne Dulicai, & Robyn Flaum Cruz presented a panel discussion on dance therapy research at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association held in New Orleans

·        On 8/12/06, The Andrea Rizzo Memorial Dance Therapy Foundation under the direction of Founder, Susan Rizzo Vincent held its 5^th annual “Cliff Walk.”  You can see some photos that Cory Devereaux took of the event at www.cd-photo.com/cliff or to find out more information about the foundation's efforts go to http://www.theandrearizzodancetherapyfoundation.com

·        In the article entitled, Food For Thought in the July/August, 2006 issue of Dance Spirit Magazine, Susan Kleinman served as a ‘consultant’ for the author , Katia Bachiko. The article provides a test readers can take if they are concerned regarding eating getting in the way of their  “well being.” The “test” has been expanded & adapted from one developed by The Renfrew Center Foundation, to include dancer issues. The ADTA is mentioned as a resource.

·        An interview with Sally Totenbier, our ADTA spokesperson, was included in an article about dance/movement therapy in a July 06 issue of Your Magazine written by Elizabeth Kelly. This magazine is an online publication that provides monthly health and fitness content to more than 1,200 websites including universities, health clubs and medical centers across North America and in countries around the world.

·        On 6/24/2006 Marylee Hardenbergh, Artistic director ofOne River Mississippi, successfully heldthe world’s largest site-specific dance and brought national attention to the Mississippi river. Her project was all over the media including, June issue of Dance Magazine (pg. 24), May’s issue in More Magazine (pg. 28), supported by mayor of New Orleans, C. Ray Nagin, heard on radio, television, many press coverage. Eight dance/movement therapists participated.  Much recognition goes to Marylee for her ongoing community contributions, and powerful choreography that has impacted hundred of communities! Read more about this project by visiting http://www.onerivermississippi.org/

·        On 5/22/06, Karen Bradley and Suzi Tortora were mentioned in Malcolm Gladwell’s article in The New Yorker which profiled Cesar Millan, the host of the National Geographic TV show “Dog Whisperer.” Karen & Suzi’s contributions to movement analysis and attunement principles are beautifully applied to canine behavior. You can access a portion of the article online at http://www.newyorker.com/online/content/articles/060522on_onlineonly01

·        Linni Deihl's paper on “Treating Psychogenic Somatic Disorders” appeared in the Journal for the 7th Appan International Festival-Symposium 2006 "Meditation and Healing in Asia Pacific Performing Arts" held May 1-4 in Seoul Korea. She has been invited to present in person in May 2007. This will be part of a Dance Therapy Workshop tour, beginning in Pune, India for two weeks, and Kyoto, Japan for three weeks

• On 3/14/2006, an article entitled Dance/movement therapy helps patients express themselves published in The Bergen Record (New Jersey), author Jessica Adler highlights her observation of dance/movement therapy session facilitated by Sari Breuer atBarnert Hospital in Paterson, NJ. In addition, Christina Devereaux, PR chair, and Joan Wittig from Pratt Institute were also quoted. You an access the article at Dance/movement therapy helps patients express themselves
  
  

·        On 11/28/05, Jenny Lee was “e-published” in an online local newsletter with her article entitled Come into the light: Calling all creative ‘undergrounders’ to unearth their calling. You can read this at http://www.creativetampabay.com/index.php?id=56,0,0,1,0,0 or by going to www.creativetampabay.com under ‘The Buzz.’ You can elect to read old issues, Jenny’s is 11/28/05 under the section Creatives Speak Up!

• On 2/3/06, Robyn Flaum Cruz , Christine Hopkins, and Stacey Hurst were quoted in an article written by Liz Stinson of the Daily Nebraskan entitled “Dancing on the brain: dancing shows emotion better than words.” You can access the article http://www.dailynebraskan.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/03/43e2e66363bbc
  
  
• Sally Totenbier, ADTA Spokesperson announced that dance/movement therapy was mentioned during Saturday Night Live’s Digital Short “The Tangent” (February 4, 2006), featuring Fred Armisen as a conversationalist who mentions dance therapy during his stream of consciousness.
  
  
• Omnigraphics, a publisher in Detroit, will be including dance/movement therapy in their upcoming reference book, Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, 3^rd Edition.The purpose of this Health Reference Series is to serve the needs of libraries that seek printed compilations of reference material for patrons who wish to research personal health issues. As sourcebooks, this volume will also show consumers the types of information that is available from various organizations.
  
  
• Susan Imus & Columbia College received a $1.4 million grant due to work in using dance/movement therapy in making connections for suicide prevention. In addition to interviews from the Chicago Tribune, this program is receiving federal recognition. 
  
• Susan Loman, ADTR and her work were highlighted in a great article on September 10, 2005 in The Keene Sentinel. You can access the article online at http://www.keenesentinel.com/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=37&ArticleID=79892
  
• Nava Lotan announced that dance therapy was mentioned at the Mind and Life Conference in Israel sponsored by Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of science.
  
• The Andrea Rizzo Dance Therapy Foundation was highlighted on ABC TV channel 7 in New York City. A beautiful synopsis on their program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center including interviews with founder Susan Rizzo and dance/movement therapists Suzi Tortora, and Jocelyn Shaw. You can view the video clip http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=3638724 Or www.TheAndreaRizzoDanceTherapyFoundation.com to find the link.
  
• Susan Rizzo (founder of The Andrea Rizzo Dance Therapy Foundation) was honored as Woman’s Day Magazine’s 1 of 4 “Woman of the Year” for her work in bringing dance/movement therapy to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC and keeping her daughter Andrea Rizzo’s dream to becoming a dance/movement therapist alive after her sudden death after being killed by a drunk driver in 2002.
  
  
• Ilene Serlin, presented two lectures at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Aug. 18-21, 2005 in Washington, DC including Challenges & Creativity: a symposium, where she highlighted the role of creativity in assisting patients with breast cancer cope with the shock of diagnosis, the trauma of illness, and the choices of medical treatment.
  
  
• Ilene Serlin, published a chapterin a new book: Dancing Stories, edited by George Yancy and Susan Hadley, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, pub. May, 2005. Challenging questions about identity in relation to personality development, language and socialization is addressed as well as discussion regarding how cultural and historical contexts influenced theoretical approaches to the nature of ‘self’ and how these ideas in turn shaped how one perceives personal histories.
  
  
• The ABC's of Eating Disorders, is a 30 minute documentary created by producer, Joanna Popper and filmmaker, Arne Zimmerman, to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders, and to promote body and self acceptance. Interviews with psychologists, dance/movement therapist Susan Kleinman, ADTR, and a diverse group of people with eating disorders, provide an understanding of this tenacious disorder. A meaningful glimpse into treatment through use of dance/movement therapy is also shown. To see a three minute clip of the video, go to: http://www.zakto.com/abc/. To order the DVD, email abc@zakto.com
  
  
• Dance/Movement Therapist Susan Imus, ADTR, collaborated with writer Karen Shepard to published an Online Article Healing Power of Dance  at: www.reintegration.com/health/ The article, along with more photos, will be published in papercopy in the spring edition of Reintegration Today. For a free subscription to Reintegration Today, Email: RTmagazine@reintegration.com or call: 1-800-809-8202.
  
  
• Anne C. Fisher, ADTR recently, was interviewed by the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology, a publication that all APA members receive. The article is to focus on the creative arts therapies and possibly profile those interviewed. This article is expected to be published sometime this winter. More information will be available closer to publication date.
  
• Writer Siona LaFrance highlighted the ADTA’s 39^th annual conference in New Orleans, LA in Thursday, October 14, 2004’s Times Picayune, Healing movement: Dance therapy uses the mind-body connection to choreograph a path to improved emotional and physical well-being. The article can be accessed online http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/living3/109773598947410.xml?nola where Susan Kierr and Sally Totenbier are among those interviewed.
  
• Laurel Bridges, ADTR, Susan Kierr, ADTR, and Christine Zimbelmann, ADTR are the dance/movement therapy contributors to a recent publication, Creating Connections Between Nursing Care and The Creative Arts Therapies: Expanding the Concept of Holistic Care. This new publication was designed to educate health care professionals about creative arts therapies and to build collaboration in various health care settings. The editors are Carole-Lynne Le Navenec and Laurel Bridges, ADTR - the midwives (so to speak) of several years of work in the labor intensive process of producing this wonderful collection of 20 chapters by more than 20 writers, 370 pages, indexed! The publisher is Charles C. Thomas at www.CCTHOMAS.com and also at 1 800 258 8980.
  
• Dianne Dulicai, ADTR and Miriam Berger, ADTR published an article "Global Dance/Movement Therapy Growth & Development" in The Arts in Psychotherapy Special Issue on the International Scope of Arts Therapies, Vol.32, No. 3. It is the first article that documents the spread of DMT worldwide -- interesting, informative, and affirming! 
  
• Christine Caldwell, ADTR was interviewed in an online editorial “A Brief Treatment on the Topic of Dance Therapy” by Cal Hyslop in June 2, 2005. The article can be accessed online at http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/5-31-2005-70825.asp
  
  
• Sharon Mulcahy, ADTR and her work with the Andrea Rizzo Foundation was highlighted in an article written by reporter Aimee Couture on June 22, 2005 in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Times entitled “Teachers legacy lives on in dance.”  For more information about the efforts of the Andrea Rizzo Foundation, see “PR in the Spotlight” in this report in this issue of the newsletter. In addition, you can access this article online http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14730485&BRD=1714&PAG=461&dept_id=73829&rfi=6
  
  
• Lois von der Goltz, ADTR and her work with seniors was highlighted in an article “Instructor shows movement helps body, mind and soul,” written by Norma B. Dennis in Jamestown, NC’s June 29, 2005 addition of Jamestown News. You can access the article online http://jamestownnews.womacknewspapers.com/articles/2005/07/27/news/local/news11.txt
  
  
• Amy Fassold, DTR is featured in an article promoting healthy body image in the February 2005 issue of SELF magazine in an article entitled "Love your naked self" as a "body image expert.”  
  
• Susan Loman, ADTR has published a chapter in a new book highlighting expressive therapies.   Loman, S. (2005) Chapter 4: Dance/Movement Therapy. In C. Malchiodi (Ed.), Expressive Therapies . New York: Guilford Press.
  
• Suzi Tortora, ADTR collaborated with Heidi Page who wrote a news story about “The use of movement therapy for autism.” It will be in the March or April issue of Pediatric News, published by The International Medical News Group, a division of Elsevier Science, which consists of several newspapers for different medical specialties.

Armeniox, Leslie. (Summer/Fall 2000). Dance therapy recognized as counseling specialty. National Board for Certified Counselors Newsletter, p. 3.

Arnett, Sarah Campbell. (June/July 2000). Renee loved to dance: Dance/movement therapy helps with physical and emotional pains. Bodywork and Massage Quarterly, pp. 26-30, 32, 34. Article with pictures describing dance/movement therapy.

Cruz, Robyn Flaum. (2002). Perspectives on the profession of dance/movement therapy: Past, present and future. Bulletin of Psychology and the Arts, 2 (2), 74-78. http://www.the-bright-side.org/site/thebrightside/content.php?type=1§ion_id=884&id=1147

Dymond, Richard. (Sunday, August 6, 2000). Camp Confidence. Bradenton Sundayherald, 78 (327), pp. 1-2. Discusses Kaleidoscope, a musical/theater workshop for teens and adults with developmental disabilities, including the work of Mary Ruvira.

Hirt, Kimberly. (July-September 2000). Dance/movement therapy. ChildArt Magazine.

Haney, Theresa & Diaz-Salazar, Pepi. (Fall 2004). Tap the "Flow" with Creative Arts Therapies. About Town Guide Dutchness County. http://www.abouttownguide.com/dutchess/articles/fall04/tap.shtml

Kleinman, Susan. (Summer 2000). The creative arts therapies at The Renfrew Center. In “Who we are and what we do”. Renfrew Center Home Page. http://www.renfrewcenter.com.

Klement, J. A. Community Central: Special actors learn from Asolo program. Manatee. Describes Kaleidoscope, a five-week musical/theater workshop for teens and adults with developmental disabilities, including the work of Mary Ruvira.

LaFrance, Siona (Thursday, October 14, 2004) Healing movement: Dance therapy uses the mind-body connection to choreograph a path to improved emotional and physical well-being. The Times Picayune. http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/living-3/109773598947410.xml?nola

Levy, Fran (2005). Dance Movement Therapy: A Healing Art (2nd. ed.) National Dance Association. Call 1.800.321.0789 or go to www.aahperd.org/nda to order.

Shan, Karen Maserjian. (October 13, 2004). Movement leads to healing: Therapist's clinic is a dance studio. Poughkeepsie Journal including the work of Theresa Haney. http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/projects/on_the_job/bu101304s1.shtml

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