Explore Dance/Movement Therapy at Sarah Lawrence College
Each fall and winter, Sarah Lawrence College offers a series of virtual information sessions designed to help you explore the field of Dance/Movement Therapy and learn more about our distinctive graduate program. Whether you’re just beginning to consider a career in this field or you’re preparing your application, our sessions provide a range of perspectives—from faculty overviews to student experiences and admissions guidance. Join us to discover how dance and movement can support healing, connection, and transformation—and how Sarah Lawrence can help you become a part of this impactful profession.
Upcoming Sessions
What is Dance/Movement Therapy and is it Right for You?
Tuesday, September 15, 2025 6:30 – 7:30 pm Eastern Time
This virtual information session is intended for those wishing to explore the field of dance/movement therapy as a possible career pathway. As one of six programs in the country approved by the ADTA to provide Master's level training in Dance/Movement Therapy, we will introduce you to the ways in which dance/movement therapists address the emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual health of individuals by harnessing the power of dance and movement. You will learn about the emerging field of dance/movement therapy and the various employment opportunities available to registered dance/movement therapists. We will provide suggestions on experiences that you can pursue now that would be helpful for a future dance/movement therapist and strengthen your application to dance/movement therapy programs. There will be an opportunity for Q&A with the Director of the Sarah Lawrence Dance/Movement Therapy program.
MS Dance/Movement Therapy Information Session
Thursday, October 23, 2025 5 – 6 pm Eastern Time
Learn more about the Sarah Lawrence Master's degree program in Dance/Movement Therapy. This session will provide you with the opportunity to connect directly with the Program Director, Elise Risher, to learn more about our program and the Sarah Lawrence community. We will discuss internship opportunities, career pathways, application requirements, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Student Perspectives on the Sarah Lawrence College Dance/Movement Therapy Program
Thursday, December 4, 2025 6 – 7 pm Eastern Time
This session will give you the opportunity to connect with current and former students from Sarah Lawrence's Dance/Movement Therapy program. They will provide insight into what it's like to study D/MT at Sarah Lawrence and why they chose the SLC program.
Drop In Session: Applying to the Sarah Lawrence College Dance/Movement Therapy Program
Friday, January 9, 2026 3 – 5 pm Eastern Time
Still waiting to submit your application? It’s not too late! Elise Risher, Dance/Movement Therapy Program Director, will host a drop in session to answer any and all questions you may have about the application and admissions process. Stay five minutes or stay an hour.