In Conversation with History Holders of the American Dance Therapy Association: Marcia B Leventhal

In this series of 15 videos, Dr. Jacelyn Biondo is joined in conversation by 16 first-generation dance therapists who have studied directly with the foundational practitioners and theorists of the professional field of dance therapy. In each conversation, these women share their stories and wisdom in their own words, passing their knowledge on to future generations. This archival video series was made possible by funding from the Marian Chace Foundation.
Marcia B. Leventhal, Ph.D., CMA, BC-DMT, President-Elect ADTA, 2019 ADTA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009 Marian Chace Keynote Speaker, former Associate Professor, founding Director, NYU Graduate Dance Movement Therapy Program, founder of first European DMT Programs, Stockholm, Sweden, London at Roehampton University. Founded DMT training programs in Argentina, Australia, China, Greece, Japan, and Turkey. Former professional dancer, actor, choreographer, and director in numerous film, theater, and television Europe, USA Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, wrote first research Master's Thesis on DMT(UCLA), trained and studied alternative healing traditions worldwide, author, book editor, clinical practice have included Special Populations of children, adolescents, Frail Elderly, Juvenile offenders, incarcerated men. Private practice in Los Angeles, California, numerous awards and media recognition for work in DMT in NYC, Greece, Australia, and Turkey.

[@e.connorkelly477]

So much wisdom and I love your stories Marcia and the many encounters we have had and my continued learning in your presence, thank you, brilliant and bravo and bellissimo

[@marilenakaretta9396]

Bravo for this interview!!! Dr Marcia Leventhal is a pionner Dance Movement Therapist, a fantastic teacher and a mentor for so many people. She is a living history in the feld, an incredably talanted and inspiring human being, and a grate mentor for me. She created a trainning programe in Greece from 1994 - 2000 from wich I have graduated then, and I work as a Dance Therapist in Greece for the last 30 years. I always remenber Marcia with a big smile and love❤❤❤ Back then I remember there was an other trainning programme in Turky and other ones in Australia and elsewere. I thank Marcia so mutch for all this many gifts that she gave me/ us for my life, that also influenced the lifes of many others too! 🙏🙏🙏🤸‍♀️💚👣💝🧘‍♀️

[@dianebig7857]

Marcia went to UCLA about 8 years before me. My time in the dance department for undergrad and grad school there was the most enriching time of my life. Awesome stuff.