Embodied Neurobiology courses are scheduled in a three year program sequence.
This three year cycle of courses includes 21 of 27 Dance/Movement Therapy credits required for Alternate Route certification. Each credit includes 15 hours of instruction.
Students applying for Alternate Route are offered referrals to affiliated programs to obtain the additional 6 required for certification.
Cohort Students
Program Cohort Applications are currently open for the next 12 member cohort. Applications are accepted on a rolling bases. Students who have completed one course with Embodied Neurobiology may apply.
Priority registration in all courses is guaranteed for full program cohort students.
Cohort students participate in all selective courses such as Advanced Group Process and a Professional Identity course, which also offers 30 hours of group supervision towards dance therapy credential requirements.
Cohort students are also offered an annual advising session to support them in the Alternate Route process.
Individual Course Students
Students may also register for specific courses individually, and are appropriate for experienced clinicians. See the “Open Registration” section for courses open for individual registration.
Some courses can be taken individually for Alternate Route credit or Dance/Movement Therapy CEUs if space is available.
See courses open for registration below, and apply for individual courses here.
Open for Registration
Program Cohort • Applications are processed on a rolling basis, after a student has completed one course with the program. Spaces are limited.
Embodied Neurobiology • 2 credits • April 2-4, 2027 • In-Person • Austin, TX
Embodied Neurobiology • 2 credits • September 9-12, 2027 • Online, Synchronous
Program Sequence
The next program sequence begins 2027.
* 21 total credits
* 8 total online credits in program
Year I (8 credits)
Embodied Neurobiology (2 credits) Online, Synchronous
Methods and Approaches in Dance/Movement Therapy (2 credits) 4 days in person + 15 hours online
Clinical Applications in Practice (1 credit) Online, 15 hours synchronous
Movement Observation Part I (3 credits) 4 days in person + 15 hours online
Year II (7 credits)
Group Process (3 credits) 6 days, 2 weekends in-person
Moving Through the Cycles of Life PART I (2 credits) 4 days in-person + 3 hours online
Moving Through the Cycles of Life PART II (2 credits) 4 days in-person + 3 hours online
Year III (6 Credits)
Movement Observation II (3 credits) 4 days
Internship/Professional Identity (3 credits) Full Year Online