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(Intermediate) Dance Movement Psychotherapy October- December 2026

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Course Information

DMP 2020

Build your knowledge and confidence in Dance Movement therapy with this 10-week intermediate course, designed for professionals and individuals looking to deepen their understanding in this field. 

 

On-Campus Course Details 

Duration: 10 weeks 

Dates: 10 October – 5 December 2026 

Format: On Campus, Whitelands College 

8 × Wednesday Evening Sessions (19:00–21:00) 

2 × Saturday Half Day Workshops (10:00–14:00) 

 

Ideal for: 

Health Professionals 

Social Workers 

Teachers 

Anyone interested in Art Therapies 

Course Code

DMPFND2026INT

Course Leader

Stacy Gambrell
Course Description

The Intermediate Foundation runs from October to December and is suitable for those looking for an introduction to Arts and Play Therapies. Intermediate courses have a strong focus on experiential learning, creating a space to put theory into practice. 

Advanced Foundation runs from January to March and is suitable for those who have either completed the Intermediate course or have some experience of Arts and Play therapies. The Advanced course has a stronger focus on theory and is suitable for those with some experience in experiential learning. 

Please note that the completion of any Arts and Play Therapy Short Course does not allow you to practice as a therapist or guarantee a place on the qualifying Master's degree. Although these courses are experiential in nature, they are not intended to provide therapy, as such, to participants. 

Courses are subject to a minimum number of participants to go ahead. If the course does not go ahead, you will be issued with a full refund; however, the University will not be liable for any additional costs incurred. 

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants following successful completion of the course.  

Online courses will be held on Microsoft Teams; full instructions for accessing the courses will be shared ahead of the first session. 

On-Campus courses will be held at Whitelands College; information relating to travel and parking will be shared ahead of the first session. 

Places are limited and will be confirmed once payment is received. To allow for enrolment, course bookings will close two weeks before the course start date, so early booking is advised. 

If you have any queries or are booking an Alumni place, please contact shortcourses@roehampton.ac.uk, and a member of the team will get back to you. 

Course Overview:

Saturday 10 October 

10am – 2pm 

Opening Session 

Tutor: Layla Smith 

Discussion of Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) as a profession in the UK, entry into training and professional organisation: Association for Dance Movement  

 

Psychotherapy UK (ADMP UK) & Introduction to an 'Experiential' way of working with dance movement. Introducing DMP: An Integrative Approach 

 

Wednesday 14 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Two  

Tutor: Cara Louise Horsley 

Dance Movement Psychotherapy History 

 

Wednesday 21 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Three 

Tutor: Cara Louise Horsley 

The ‘therapeutic space.’ Introduction to different models of psychotherapeutic change 

 

Wednesday 28 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Four 

Tutor: Annie Dearnley 

Dance Movement Psychotherapy & Humanistic Approaches 

 

Wednesday 04 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Five 

Tutor: Cara Louise Horsley 

Dance Movement Psychotherapy and Culture 

 

 

Wednesday 11 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Six 

Tutor: Annie Dearnley 

Authentic Movement  

 

 

Wednesday 18 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Seven 

Tutor: Sanjini Kedia 

Developing Body Awareness over the Life Span 

 

Wednesday 25 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Eight 

Tutor: Sanjini Kedia 

Music and Props 

 

Wednesday 02 December 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Nine 

Tutor: Sanjini Kedia 

The Egalitarian circle and Empathic Reflection  

 

Saturday 05 December 

10am – 2pm 

 

Closing Session 

Tutor: Layla Smith 

Focusing on closure and consolidation 

 

StartEndCourse Fee 
On Campus - 10th Oct
10/10/202605/12/2026£875.00[Read More]
[Alumni Discount] - 10th Oct
10/10/202605/12/2026£787.50[Read More]