Master in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)

Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).

Master's Studies in DMT

We offer a complete DMT training program of 120 ECTS credits, which can be completed in two academic years.

Definition of DMT

It is defined as the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance within a process that pursues the psychophysical integration of the individual. It is based on the connection between motion and emotion and works with the body using its own language.

What is DMT?

TESTIMONIALS

Learn about the profession through dance movement therapists and students who have completed the training.

Motion and Emotion

MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH: DMT is based on studies of non-verbal communication, developmental psychology, neurosciences, group dynamics and theories from different psychological orientations.

Academic year

2025/2026

INTRODUCTORY DAYS

Dates: 4/5/6 July and 19/20/21 September 2025

Highly recommended for admission to the master’s program

For those seeking training in DMT: Interviews will take place at the end of the days and will give you the opportunity to be selected for admission to the master’s program.
They will take place on the 6th of July 2025 and 21st of September 2025.

MASTER IN DMT

Please wait for the results of the interview to enroll.

Enrollment Deadline: 10th of October 2025

Master’s Team

Our team is made up of specialist teachers from the UAB and other international institutions who share their experience through innovative and varied methodologies.

DIRECTORS

Academic and institutional coordination.

SECRETARY

Contact and logistical information for students.

PEDAGOGICAL TEAM

Made up of faculty who lead experiential learning groups, supervisors who accompany and guide clinical practice, and tutors who guide students throughout their training. This team meets regularly to evaluate and monitor students’ academic and personal development and growth.

TEACHING STAFF

Professionals in the fields of DMT and Creative Arts Therapies, Psychology and Psychiatry from the UAB and outside.

Pioneering University Studies

in Dance Movement Therapy at the national and international level.

 

GRADUATE STUDENTS BETWEEN 2006 AND 2021

MASTER'S STUDENTS BETWEEN 2003 AND 2024

With more than 600 shared experiential encounters. The first edition of the master’s degree (2003/05) was inaugurated in October 2003. The 22nd promotion of the DMT master’s degree will open the 17th of October 2025.

What the Master’s Degree has meant to our students

“Many doors that open more and more doors”

ELENA KARAMPOULA

9ª Promoción Máster

“A long-lasting process, and another part of learning”

LLUISA IBIZA

5ª Promoción Máster

“A very important and very powerful tool”

LAURA PRATS

9ª Promoción Máster

“Very therapeutic and different”

MAX KOPELEIN

7ª Promoción Postgrado

“In the work with the body, the things are more real and one is much more present.”

IRENE BARÓ