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American Dance Therapy Association

Founded in 1966, the American Dance Therapy Association is the only U.S. organization dedicated to the profession of dance/movement therapy.

01/03/2026

Meet a Board Director: Robyn Flaum Cruz (she/her)

Albuquerque, NM
ADTA Member since 1979 (first conference in 1973!)
Board Role: Western Member-at-Large

Robyn Flaum Cruz brings decades of wisdom, service, and heart to the American Dance Therapy Association. Having served the ADTA in many roles over the years—including AJDT Co-Editor, Vice President, President, and Past President—we are grateful for Robyn's continued leadership in the field and with the ADTA.

As Western Member-at-Large, Robyn prioritizes supporting ADTA chapters, recognizing that they ebb and flow as members step forward to lead while navigating life’s challenges. Chapters, she emphasizes, are vital spaces for connection, sharing, and mutual energizing across the country.

Dance continues to be a meaningful presence in Robyn’s life. After the loss of her life partner in 2024, she began studying social dances such as West Coast swing and tango—approaching dance as a place for enjoyment, experimentation, and resilience. A self-described collaborator at heart, she finds meaning in continuing to try, especially through movement.

Something you might not know about Robyn: it’s hard for her to imagine life without a dog.

We are the ADTA—and Robyn’s lifelong dedication reminds us how service, movement, and community intertwine.

01/02/2026

A moment from ADTA60—Crossing the Tracks.

This reel highlights the Crossing the Tracks site-specific dance filmed in person at the ADTA60 Conference in November 2025 in Raleigh, NC. As a collective movement choir, participants came together to embody connection, history, and the power of moving across lines that have long divided communities.

Railroad tracks have historically been used to separate Black and White neighborhoods across the U.S. While policies and structures may shift, it is true human connection that creates lasting change. Crossing the Tracks invites us to embody that connection—moving together toward understanding, integration, and shared humanity.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, moved together, and helped bring this powerful moment to life. Gratitude to the Carolinas Chapter and Virginia Hill--ADTA's Eastern Member-at-Large for making this happy.
This is an example of 'We Are the ADTA'.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the American Dance Therapy Association!
Dance into 2026!

As we welcome a new year, we honor the resilience, creativity, and collective care that define our dance/movement therapy community. Thank you to every member, student, educator, clinician, researcher, and supporter who helped us grow in 2025.

In 2026, we look forward to deepening our commitments to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; expanding opportunities for connection and professional development; and continuing to uplift the healing power of movement across communities.

Here’s to a year of embodied wisdom, meaningful relationships, and expanding possibilities.
We’re grateful you’re part of the ADTA family.

Wishing you a grounded, joyful, and hopeful 2026.

12/27/2025

Episode #4: Consciousness & Empathy – Kinesthetic Awareness in Clinical Practice now available.

"Moving Moments Masterclass: A Dance/Movement Therapy," a 4-part Webinar Series presented by Dr. Lori Baudino & Rachael Singer! This on-demand series will be released monthly, offering an increased connection with the work as the series goes on.

Access Part 4 of this series now! Available in your CE Center!

12/24/2025

What is NCCATA?

The National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations, Inc. (NCCATA), founded in 1979, is an alliance of membership associations dedicated to the advancement of the creative arts therapies professions.

The Coalition includes the American Art Therapy Association (), the American Dance Therapy Association (), the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (), the North American Drama Therapy Association (.dramatherapy), and the National Association for Poetry Therapy ().

Curious to learn more? Check out https://www.nccata.org/ (link also in bio).

12/19/2025

Winter Solstice Greetings from the American Dance Therapy Association ❄️

As the light begins its slow return, we pause to honor the many ways our communities celebrate this season. Whether you mark Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, Las Posadas, Bodhi Day, Ōmisoka, Diwali (for those who observed earlier in the season), or any tradition that brings meaning, reflection, and connection—we celebrate you.

This time of year invites us to slow down, ground into our bodies, and listen deeply. Movement can be a source of warmth, resilience, and renewal during the darkest days, and our DMT community continues to shine that light through creativity, compassion, and embodied care.

May this season offer rest, restoration, and moments of joy.
May the returning light remind us of the power of community.
And may we all step into the coming year with intention and hope.

With warmth, from all of us at the American Dance Therapy Association.

12/18/2025

Join the Virtual Spring Summit Committee!

Would you like to volunteer to lead a movement warm-up to kick off the evening?
Do you want to help behind the scenes with tech support?
Are you a chaos coordinator and would love to navigate the live chat?

Reach out to Molly at ce@adta.org to be a part of the 6th Annual Virtual Spring Summit!

12/16/2025

Meet a Board Member: Kristen Crowe (they/them)
ADTA Treasurer | Member since 2011
Long Beach, CA

Kristen serves the ADTA out of deep gratitude for a profession that has shaped their personal and professional life. Having witnessed meaningful shifts in how we practice, teach, and build community, they are committed to supporting dance/movement therapists as we continue moving forward—especially in challenging times when vulnerable communities are most impacted.

As Treasurer, Kristen prioritizes financial stability for the association, recognizing that strong and transparent financial foundations allow us to better support our membership and sustain the future of DMT.

How dance is present in their life:
Kristen is always dancing. They founded Soul on Fire Dance in Southern California, offering trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and social-justice-centered dance instruction for adults—a joyful way to stay connected to their community.

Something you might not know:
Kristen moonlights as a professional burlesque dancer.

Anything else?
They’re also an avid OrangeTheory Fitness enthusiast—you’ll often find Kristen at a morning class (even during the conference!). If you ever want to join them for a workout, just say the word!

We’re grateful for Kristen’s leadership, dedication, and the warmth they bring to our community.

12/02/2025

"Ethical decision steps was explored in a unique case that involved the ethical decision-making process of an African-American dance/movement therapy intern, while providing treatment in a westernized hospital setting to a spiritual Mexican–American patient diagnosed with PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder."

Embodied Ethical Decision-Making: A Clinical Case Study of Respect for Culturally Based Meaning Making in Mental Healthcare

Author: Megz Roberts
American Journal of Dance Therapy

https://bit.ly/3MeMdGE

12/01/2025

Meet a Board Member: Victoria Budesa (she/they)
ADTA Secretary | Member since 2021
Nashville, TN

Victoria serves on the ADTA Board with a deep commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive, and well-resourced community—especially for students and new professionals. Their work as Secretary prioritizes strengthening intergenerational connection within our field and uplifting diverse voices to help shape the evolving future of dance/movement therapy.

How dance is present in their life:
Victoria cherishes movement as a way to connect with their three children—especially through joyful, impromptu kitchen dance parties.

Something you might not know:
They are a dual citizen of Germany and the United States and are currently learning to play the ukulele!

We are grateful for Victoria’s thoughtful leadership and their dedication to fostering belonging and growth across our DMT community.

11/28/2025

We Are the ADTA, and that means you.

Our members shape the future of dance/movement therapy through leadership, creativity, research, and care.

Thank you for being part of this vibrant, growing profession.
Each of us is called to be a spokesperson for the profession of Dance/Movement Therapy. For the ADTA is proud to have Jessica Young represent the association as the appointed spokesperson. She is happy to talk with members, reach Jessica at spokesperson@adta.org.

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