dance therapist

Code 2269.9.3

Dance therapists support individuals with their emotional, mental or physical health problems helping them to improve their body awareness, self-esteem, social integration and personal development through dance and movement patterns within a therapeutic environment.

Essential skills

Knowledge

dance therapy
link between dance and music style
psychological theories

Skills and competences

harmonise body movements
develop creative ideas
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
inspire enthusiasm for dance
observe healthcare users
listen actively
write work-related reports
have emotional intelligence

Transversal competences

assess the patient's therapeutic needs
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
provide health education
perform dances

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences