Masters with Dissertation
Expressive Movement Therapy (EMT) uses movement and dance to support emotional, physical and mental well-being. It is not a dance class, and you do not need to be a performer. It is an evidence-based, action-oriented form of psychotherapy, led by trained professionals, that works through the body and creative movement to help people address emotional concerns while expressing themselves.
EMT is a bottom-up approach which is based on the reciprocal relationship between the mind and body. It can support every area of life: physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. In India, Dance Movement Therapy falls under the “Movement Therapist” category among the allied and healthcare professions listed in the NCAHP Act, 2021
The Masters in Expressive Movement Therapy will enable you to become an Expressive Movement Therapist and widen your purview of work as it opens streams of Clinical work, Research and Teaching. The course gives you a clear understanding of EMT principles and techniques and how to use them in real therapeutic settings. It covers the core theories of psychology and EMT, and explores other creative arts therapies. The program brings together global best practices and India’s rich dance and cultural heritage.
You learn from international and leading Indian faculty, and gain hands-on experience through an internship where you work directly with clients under experienced professionals.
A Pioneering Program
This is Asia’s first and the only Master’s program built with a vision to offer a robust educational framework of Expressive Movement Therapy. This course is offered in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Based on the existing international framework of Expressive Therapies MAEMT upholds and blends traditional healing systems of Indian classical and folk art, yoga, expressive arts and well-being. Its connection to the Sancheti healthcare ecosystem brings your learning closer to real healthcare, rehabilitation and therapuetic practice..
Program at a Glance
This Program is for you, if you are:
Your previous degree may define where you started. It need not define where you can go.
What You Will Learn
Understanding people beyond words. Build both theoretical understanding and practical therapeutic skills.
Year 1: Discover, Explore and Build Your Foundation
Year 2: Deepen Your Practice. Discover Your Direction.
You don’t simply study therapy. You learn to understand, experience and guide therapeutic processes.
Learning by Doing, from the Very First Semester
Practical exposure is part of every semester, not just the last. You will:
Your exposure may include hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special education institutions, organisations supporting people with sensory disabilities, and corporate well-being settings.
Careers in Expressive Movement Therapy
One degree. Diverse pathways to make an impact. EMT is relevant across healthcare, education, mental well-being, rehabilitation and community development. Graduates may explore opportunities in:
A career that is not confined to one setting. Whether you see yourself in a hospital, a school, a mental health organisation or a community program, this degree can help you explore a path that combines creativity with human care.
Specific roles and independent therapeutic practice depend on employer requirements, professional competencies and applicable regulations.
A unique program deserves a unique learning environment.
At SHA, we don’t just prepare you for a profession. We prepare you to work with people.
Our Past and Present Faculty
Our vision is to inspire change and deliver innovative, impactful solutions.
To establish & provide the best possible education in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) & enhance the physical & mental well-being of our community.
Inculcating knowledge in individuals and creating a holistic Healthcare environment for the advancement of physical and mental well-being.
To establish a Dance Movement Therapy OPD at Sancheti Healthcare Academy.
This meticulously designed program offers an education equivalent to that offered Internationally at much lower Fees.
With the Masters Degree you will be uniquely qualified to work with Clinical populations.
The MA-EMT Degree will give you the scope to integrate DMT in your existing Dance training or Counselling practice. Additionally, you can also establish your independent DMT set-up.
1. Login to the Pune University website:
https://campus.unipune.ac.in/
2. Create an account with a user ID and password.
3. After that, on the upper left side you get a Dashboard option. Click on the Profile drop-down & fill in the information such as Personal information Academic information Upload the document.
4. Under Find the courses you are eligible for
Select Department wise
° Select Name of Department as :Department of physical education
° Select Course name as M.A. Expressive Movement Therapy
5. Step 5: Apply for the course.
6. Apply: Passing Standards. The selected course is M.A. Expressive Movement Therapy
7. Fill out the Fee Structure & pay the registration fees.
8. Application is submitted.
