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What degree of talent is needed to become a dance therapist? How can I incorporate "Groove" into my career?

• Hi everyone, I'm currently a third year undergraduate psychology student, and have interests in health psychology, dance therapy, and the "Groove Method". I would like to work as a health psychologist, perhaps helping out those with chronic medical conditions, and incorporate some dance therapy into my practice. So, my question is, what degree of talent is needed to become a dance therapist? Is it as fierce as the professional dance world? What degree of flexibility is needed? Could you please give me some examples? How many years of training in dance would be required? Now, if dance therapy turns out not to be for me, I would still like to incorporate the "Groove Method" into my career. In a Groove class, you learn simple and easy choreography and you can the moves your own way! These classes aren't about the following the leader - it's all about you, and dancing for the health of it! I'm going to do the certification course. If I don't continue on with dance therapy, how else could I incorporate the Groove Method into my career as a practicing health psychologist? Do you have any ideas? I think we need to think outside of the square for this one, but nothing is coming to mind! I'd love some help! Thank you!

• Answer:

  a master's or doctoral degree in a human services-related field (i.e., counseling, psychology, social work, special education, dance education, a creative arts therapy, family therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing, or medicine) from an accredited school in combination with specific dance/movement therapy coursework, and extensive dance/movement background If not a dance therapist, your education could allow you to become a dance therapist that works with dementia patients