KDTA

Due to the advent of the 3rd era of medicine and social change, the interest and demand for mental health services is increasing. Simultaneously, the healing power of art is also drawing attention.

Dance/movement Therapy is a form of art psychotherapy which integrates the body, mind, and spirit through physical movement.

Since the introduction of dance/movement therapy to South Korea in 1992, its scope and demand have gradually expanded.

The Korean Dance Therapy Society was first established in March of 1993 and in 2000 it became registered through the Academic Promotion Agency as a Korean Society of Therapy. Then in December of 2004 it was officially approved by the Health Policy of Seoul City under the Ministry of Health.

본 협회는 무용동작치료를 통해 개인의 삶을 고유성과 창의성으로 발전 할 수 있게 도울 것이며,공감과 소통으로 마음을 나누는 건강하고 행복한 세상을 만드는데 기여 하고자 합니다.

KDTA Mission

· Define, promote and support the highest standards of education, credentialing, ethical practice and professional identity of dance/movement therapists
· Increase professional opportunities for the membership by advocating for the inclusion of dance/movement therapy in healthcare, legislative, educational and research systems
· Support internal communication among members, between the KDTA and the members, and external communication nationally and internationally
· Create opportunities for skill development, networking, community and fundraising by producing a variety of activities such as annual workshops, lectures, seminars, research, etc.
· Support the growth of the KDTA and the profession by recruiting new members and responding to current membership needs.