Film: The Power of Movement

 

 I

 

Unit: The Language of Movement

Theme: Watching & Responding

 

Introduction

The Power of Movement is a film that focuses on the use of dance therapy to allow individuals to reach into themselves and also to facilitate interaction among people. It was produced in 1982 by film-maker Norris Brock and dance/movement therapists Diane Duggan and Judith Bunney.

 

II


Check In


III

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the diversity of populations dance/movement therapy can help to heal
  • Explain the different approaches of the dance/movement therapists featured in the film
  • Gain an awareness of the role of the dance/movement therapists
  • Experience a hypothetical scenario in which dance/movement therapy can be used


IV

Main Lesson 


Film

The Power of Movement by Norris Brock

(2:07 -  30:15)
 
 

Featured Dance/Movement Therapists

  • Sharon Chaiklin
  • Joan Chodorow
  • Jane Downes
  • Barbara Stain
  • Susan Sandel


V

A Note to Remember

The main role of dance/movement therapists, no matter the population they work with, is to watch the behaviors of their clients and respond to them in order help the clients to connect and know more about themselves.


VI

Case Study

Sharon Chaiklin

 

In this video
01:19
Whom and Where Did You Study Dance Therapy
03:50
How I Learned What Dance Therapy Was
14:00
Trust the Process
26:22
Final Thoughts

 

VII

Discussion Questions 


  1. As you watch the video, match the therapist from the list above with the type of population they work with.
  2. Explain in your own words the approach of each one of these therapists.


VIII


Activity


Go to your groups and choose one of the populations you want to work with. Based on the video, design a brief session tailored to the needs of that specific population.


IX

Journaling


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Glossary

 

XI

Sources

Dance Therapy: The Power of Movement: A Film. https://www.worldcat.org/title/dance-therapy-the-power-of-movement-a-film/oclc/191864582


XII

Students' Work


 

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