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Abstracts from the 2025 Research and Thesis Poster Session of the 60th Annual American Dance Therapy Association Conference, Dance/Movement Therapy: Deepening Community Care “Planting Seeds, Extending Branches, Growing Together”, November 6th–9th, 2025

Year: 2026

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: For the 60th annual American Dance Therapy Association conference, Dance/Movement Therapy: Deepening Community Care “Planting seeds, extending branches, growing together” , the Research and Practice committee presents ten abstracts which feature new and innovative research from around the world. The Research and Thesis Poster Session is a vital component of the ADTA Conference, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their work, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues. The abstracts presented in this paper offer a variety of research approaches focused on topics such as dance/movement therapy and culturally informed practices, innovations in the Kestenberg Movement Profile, and dance /movement therapy and self-injurious behaviors in Taiwan.

Source: American Journal of Dance Therapy

DOI: 10.1007/s10465-026-09428-8

Authors: Chevon Stewart, Robyn Cruz, Karolina Bryl, Cecilia Fontanesi

Institutions: California Institute of Integral Studies, Lesley University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Impact of Dance

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290