In Conversation with History Holders of the American Dance Therapy Association: Eleanor M DiPalma

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.
Dr. Eleanor M. DiPalma is a second generation dance movement therapist, protege of Liljan Espenak, and author of Liljan W. Espenak Ihr Leben und Werk als Tanztherapeutin (Liljan W. Espenak, Her Life and Work in Dance Therapy (1995). Eleanor earned a Master’s degree in dance therapy at Hunter College and she earned a PhD in dance therapy at New York University. She maintains a private practice in New York. She was an innovator and executive director of New York City and New York State public service programs: Dance Movement Therapy; Managerial and Professional Development Training; Dispute Resolution; and Language Diversity. She is a recipient of a Marian Chace Foundation grant. Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology where she has received grants and awards in support of diversity, dance, and dance movement therapy. In addition, Dr. DiPalma continues to serve the global community in the following non-profit organizations: International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia - General Committee Member; International Professional Association for Transport and Health - Board Member; Research Institute of United States Spanish - Board Member; Catskill Forest Association - Board Member

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Thank you so much Eleanor!! Loved hearing you share with all your rich experiences and wisdom!