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Overview
Dance therapists use dance and movement patterns in a therapeutic setting to support emotional, mental or physical health, body awareness, self-esteem and social integration.
In job descriptions, look for dance therapy, therapeutic relationships, patient observation, trauma work, movement improvisation, healthcare-user safety, confidentiality, psychology and written reports.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work uses movement as part of therapy, not performance alone. Sessions may focus on body awareness, trauma, confidence, social contact or physical limits while the therapist observes reactions and adapts exercises.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from dance therapy, psychology, therapeutic relationships, movement improvisation, patient observation, confidentiality, trauma handling, physiology and writing clear treatment notes.
Salary context
Salary comparison should weigh clinical responsibility, session planning, client group, supervision, documentation, safety management and whether the role is part of a wider healthcare or social-care team.
Career paths
Progression can move toward specialist client groups, trauma-informed practice, community arts health work, supervision, programme design or collaboration with psychologists and rehabilitation teams.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the client group, therapy setting, movement methods, referral process, documentation expectations, safety routines and cooperation with families or care teams.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Art Therapists
29-1129.01
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The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMusic Therapists
29-1129.02
O*NET occupation is broader
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
recreational therapist (2269.9)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/789d9781-8724-4367-936a-3a4cb7c54315 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2269.9.3 |
| ISCO group | 2269 |
| Concept type | Occupation |