What is Dance Therapy (Dance/Movement Therapy – DMT)?
Dance Therapy, also known as Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), is a psychotherapeutic use of body movement and creative expression to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It is based on the principle that the body and mind are deeply connected — and that healing emotional pain can begin with movement.
At Calida Rehab, Dance Therapy is not about performance or choreography. It’s a safe, structured space where clients are guided to explore movement as a tool for emotional release, trauma processing, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
Dance Therapy Helps With:
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Depression and low energy
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Trauma and emotional suppression
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Anxiety and internal tension
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Body image and eating disorders
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Addiction and behavioral recovery
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PTSD, grief, or emotional blockages
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Psychosomatic conditions
Dance Therapy is open to all ages and body types — no dance experience is required.
Why Choose Calida Rehab for Dance Therapy?
At Calida Rehab, we understand that some emotions are too deep for words — and that Healing can begin not by talking, but by moving. Our Dance Therapy sessions are rooted in clinical safety, creative freedom, and holistic wellness — allowing clients to reconnect with their body and release what’s been held inside.
Our Dance Movement Therapy sessions are facilitated by licensed, trauma-informed professionals trained in:
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Authentic Movement
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Laban Movement Analysis
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Somatic Psychology
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Creative Arts Therapies
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Mind-Body Integration
Each session is designed to be non-judgmental, emotionally safe, and deeply restorative.
Dance Therapy at Calida is ideal for the following:
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Clients uncomfortable with verbal therapy
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Survivors of trauma or body-based shame
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Individuals struggling with control, anxiety, or dissociation
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Children, teens, and elderly clients need non-verbal outlets
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Addicted or emotionally frozen individuals reconnecting with the self
We adjust movement style, pace, and themes to match your comfort level.
Whether in Mumbai, Pune, or the serene Karjat retreat, our therapy spaces are:
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Spacious, peaceful, and private
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Free from mirrors, comparisons, or pressure
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Supportive of barefoot grounding, body trust, and emotional flow
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Often paired with music therapy, yoga, and art therapy for full emotional integration
What to Expect – How Dance Therapy Works at Calida Rehab
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) at Calida Rehab is a gentle yet powerful process that helps clients access buried emotions, regulate their nervous system, and build a deeper relationship with their body — often when traditional talk therapy feels limiting.
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Each session begins with grounding exercises to help you:
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Arrive in the present moment
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Develop awareness of your posture, breath, and tension
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Clients are invited to explore simple movements like swaying, walking, or stretching.
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Therapists may introduce symbolic movements, mirroring, or theme-based improvisation.
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You are never forced to perform — only encouraged to move how you feel.
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Movement brings up stored emotions and somatic memories
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Music and rhythm are used to support emotional flow and safe release
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The goal is not control — but embodied expression
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At the end of the session, clients may choose to reflect verbally.
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Discussion centers on how the movement felt, what surfaced emotionally, or what shifted inside
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This helps bridge the gap between emotional release and conscious integration
Dance Therapy is often combined with:
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Art therapy (for emotional reflection)
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Yoga and meditation (for grounding and breath control)
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Psychotherapy or trauma counseling (for deeper insight)
At Calida, this ensures mind-body-emotion alignment across your healing journey.
Dance Therapy in Our Programs – Inpatient, Outpatient & Special Sessions
At Calida Rehab, Dance Therapy is offered across all levels of care — from daily therapeutic movement in inpatient programs to personalized creative expression in outpatient sessions. It supports both recovery and emotional processing, especially for those with trauma, depression, or body disconnection.
Dance Therapy is woven into the holistic recovery schedule at our Mumbai, Pune, and Karjat centers.
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Weekly group and individual dance therapy sessions
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Movement integrated into trauma recovery and emotional release work
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Safe, private spaces designed for comfort and expression
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Paired with yoga, journaling, and creative therapies
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Ideal for clients recovering from addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and emotional shutdown
Perfect for clients who are open to non-verbal therapy but prefer shorter, weekly sessions.
Includes:
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60-minute guided movement therapy sessions (solo or group)
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Optional follow-up reflection therapy or journaling
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Family movement therapy available upon request (e.g., for parent-child reconnection)
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Available as part of emotional wellness, grief, or self-esteem recovery
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Women-centered body healing workshops
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Movement-based trauma resolution retreats in Karjat
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Group choreography for empowerment (not performance)
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Creative expression circles blending music, art, and dance
Take the First Step – Contact Calida Rehab
Sometimes, Healing begins when you stop trying to explain how you feel — and start moving through it. At Calida Rehab, Dance Therapy offers a safe, powerful, and creative space to reconnect with your body, express your emotions, and rediscover joy.
Whether you’re facing trauma, emotional numbness, addiction, or simply feeling “stuck,” our movement-based therapy can help you open up, release, and grow — one breath, one step at a time.
Dance Therapy Offered At:
Mumbai –Private and structured movement therapy for emotional recovery
Pune – Creative, calm environment for therapeutic expression
Karjat –Nature-enhanced retreat ideal for somatic and dance therapy integration
Nature-enhanced retreat ideal for somatic and dance therapy integration
Let Calida Rehab help you unlock what your body already knows: movement is medicine.
Dance Therapy at Calida Rehab – FAQs
Not at all. Dance Therapy is not about steps or choreography. It’s about moving in a way that feels right to your body and emotions. No dance background is needed.
That’s completely normal. Our therapists create a judgment-free, safe space, and clients are never forced to perform. You can start with small movements or even just breathing — your comfort is our priority.
Movement helps release stored trauma, reduce body tension, and reconnect individuals with emotions they may have suppressed. Dance Therapy can support emotional processing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation — often when words fall short.
Yes. We offer private one-on-one sessions for clients who prefer a more personal approach or are working through deeper emotional wounds.
Dance Therapy is included in Calida’s holistic inpatient programs and is also available as an add-on for outpatient clients. It can be personalized as part of emotional wellness, trauma recovery, or expressive therapy modules.