Potential topics and themes which are welcomed for the congress are listed below. Please note that these are only suggestions for presentations and workshops. We look forward to hear from each participant their specific area of interest about their work and study.
Dance Therapy
Dance therapy origins and development
Pioneers and their contributions
Theoretical models
Areas of application
Scientific research
Practical experience and case studies
Professional development and training
Qualification requirements
Body oriented healing methods and practices
Merging Initiatives in Dance
Review of various dance forms from a therapeutic perspective (Traditional, contemporary, oriental etc.)
Artistic queries and their therapeutic implications for the artist (Contact improvisation, creative expression etc.)
Psychology
The use of body in psychotherapy
Dance therapy from psychoanalytical perspective
Gestalt and dance therapy
Object relations in dance therapy
Ego states in dance therapy
Mindfulness and dance therapy
Philosophy
Original thoughts about the self
Body and mind in philosophy
Theology
Religion and sacred dances
The position of and approaches to dance in world religions
Anthropology & History
Ancient dance rituals
Shaman, Sufi and other traditions
Dances of primitive and traditional societies
Healing dances
Medicine
Contributions of neuroscience in dance therapy
Contributions of dance therapy in medical settings
This congress aims to provide a Panoramic View to the theory and practice of dance therapy. The major objectives of the congress are:
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To provide an overview of all the established approaches and schools in Dance Therapy; with a relevant reference to the origins of the field, scientific research, professional development as well as with a spectrum of currently available methods and services for different populations and clinical settings
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To provide a platform in order to support the development of merging initiatives in dance; revisiting existing dance forms and their contributions in terms of well being and therapy
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To review the past, present and future role of dance in the well being of individuals, groups and societies with the contribution of scholars from other fields such as sociology, history, philosophy, anthropology, medicine and theology; searching for local, population specific as well as universal and common needs of humanity
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Enjoying this panoramic view in the theory and practice of dance therapy, establishing new foundations for mutual cooperation while strengthening currently existing ones
And celebrating our gathering through dance, music and dialogue in the heart of this ancient city, cradle of wisdom.
Ozlem Lale Kaleli
Dance Therapist
Congress Coordinator