Healing and self-discovery through movement and awareness

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is a psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance to support the integration of emotional, cognitive, physical, and social aspects of a person.
It is based on the understanding that body and mind are interconnected, and that movement reflects and influences the way we think, feel, and relate to others.

Through movement, individuals can express emotions that may be difficult to put into words, explore patterns of relating, and develop new ways of being that support growth and well-being.

DMT is recognized internationally as a form of creative arts psychotherapy, practiced by trained professionals who integrate psychological theory, somatic awareness, and creative movement processes.

Three women practicing dance mirroring, in a spacious, minimalistic room, with the woman in the foreground raising her arms above her head. During dance movement circle, lead by Zuzana Oppolzer, dance movement therapist.

At Dance Movement Space in Vienna, you’ll be guided through gentle movement explorations, grounding exercises, and creative flow that help you:

🌿 Release tension and stress stored in the body
🌿 Feel more present, calm, and connected
🌿 Improve body awareness and inner balance
🌿 Awaken creativity and authentic self-expression
🌿 Find a safe space to feel, breathe, and simply be

Experience Dance Movement Therapy
Zuzana Oppolzer, a dance movement therapist shows movement developmental patterns to her students of dance movement circle.

Tools I use

  1. Body awareness & breath work – tuning into sensations, posture, and energy flow.

  2. Movement improvisation – exploring spontaneous movement as self-expression.

  3. Mirroring & attunement – reflecting another’s movement to deepen understanding and connection.

  4. Movement analysis (inspired by Laban/Bartenieff) – observing qualities of movement to understand emotional states and relational dynamics.

  5. Imagery and symbolism – using metaphor and imagination to access deeper layers of experience.

  6. Verbal reflection – integrating insights from the movement process into conscious awareness.

An Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy

"Movement is a basic form of communication that provides us with opportunities for socialization, the development of community and the experience of expressing our aliveness and our innermost thoughts and feelings." - Nana Koch

In this ADTA Talk, Nana Koch, board certified dance/movement therapist, licensed creative arts therapist and award-winning educator, introduces the viewer to the profession of dance/movement therapy, its history, and describes an approach to group work.

Building Strenght Through Dance Movement Therapy

Documentary "Resilient Lives: Building Strength Through Dance Movement Therapy" about Dance Movement Therapy and European Association Dance Movement Therapy.

Filmed during the 1st European Association Dance Movement Therapy Conference "Resilience within a Changing World" September 26– 27, 2014 | Riga, Latvia