Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) 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.

DMT 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, DMT falls under the “Movement Therapist” category among the allied and healthcare professions listed in the NCAHP Act, 2021

The PG Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy at Sancheti Healthcare Academy (SHA) enables you to work as a DMT Facilitator (DMT-F). The course gives you a clear understanding of DMT principles and techniques and how to use them in real therapeutic settings. It covers the core theories of psychology and DMT, 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.

Program at a Glance

• Program: Post Graduate Certificate in Dance Movement Therapy (PGC-DMT)
• Duration: 1 year, part-time
• Mode: Hybrid Lectures + fieldwork and internship
• Open to: Any graduate
• Certificate awarded by: Sancheti Healthcare Academy
• Fee: ₹1,35,000, payable in Easy instalments

This Program Is for You If You Are:

Any graduate with a passion for using movement as a therapeutic tool can benefit. This program is a strong fit for:

• Dancers and theatre artists: Turn your art into a way of helping others
• Psychologists, counsellors and wellness coaches: Add a body-based approach to your practice
• Special educators: Support children with different needs through movement
• Occupational and speech therapists: Bring creative movement into therapy
• Physiotherapists: Add a new dimension to rehabilitation
• Corporate trainers: Build well-being and teamwork through movement
• Anyone working in health services who wants a more holistic approach to well-being

Careers where Dance Movement Therapy Can Take You
Movement, creativity and healing, brought together as a career.

Dance Movement Therapy opens doors in healthcare, education, wellness and community work.

• Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres: General and multispecialty hospitals, rehabilitation and therapy centres supporting physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being under supervision
• Schools and Educational Institutions: Work with children, adolescents and students with different developmental and emotional needs
• Special Needs and Inclusive Education: Support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Senior Living and Geriatric Care: Promote movement, connection and emotional well-being
• Corporate Wellness: Run programs for employee wellness, stress management and team-building
• Community Organisations and NGOs: Design movement-based programs for different groups of people
• Wellness and Mental Health Centres: Bring creative movement into programs for overall well-bein

Your Learning Can Continue:-

Build on this foundation with advanced studies, including a Master’s degree in Expressive Movement Therapy or related fields.

Why Choose Sancheti Healthcare Academy for Dance Movement Therapy?

Where global expertise meets clinical experience and creative learning.

• Learn from Indian and international experts: Gain different perspectives through experienced faculty and cross-cultural learning
• Beyond theory, into practice: Combine academic learning, experiential movement sessions and supervised practical experience
• Designed for working professionals: A flexible, one-year, part-time program with online learning and two offline modules per semester.
• Rooted in Indian culture, informed by global practice: Explore international DMT approaches alongside India’s rich traditions of movement and expression
• The Sancheti healthcare advantage: Learn in an established healthcare education setting, connected to experts from many medical fields
• A legacy of innovation: Be part of an academy that has pioneered higher education in Expressive Movement Therapy in India

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