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Allyssa Rivera
Allyssa Rivera
Graduate Program
Allyssa S. Rivera, LCAT, BC-DMT, holds an M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy from Sarah Lawrence College and a B.A. in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from NYU. As an embodiment facilitator and dance alchemist with The 360 Emergence, she fuses therapeutic expertise with artistic and spiritual depth. Native to Puerto Rico, Allyssa’s journey through diverse clinical and community settings, including Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC, reflects her commitment to healing, as dance provided her from a very young age. Currently based in Brooklyn, she practices privately and at the Creative Art Therapy Place. Allyssa’s holistic approach, shaped by cultural awareness, supports transformative experiences, showcasing the capacity for dance and movement to bridge cultures and catalyze growth.
Graduate Courses 2025-2026
Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy
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Seminar—Fall
DMTP 7010
This first course in a series of four on the methods and theory of dance/movement therapy for clinical practice will function as a laboratory in which to study the methods and theory of dance/movement therapy. This course will integrate didactic, experiential, and collaborative learning methods, both remotely and in the studio. Elements of global, cultural, and anthropological perspectives of dance that are inherent in each student will be explored. Exploring one’s “dance identity” will help form a foundation for developing an inclusive and culturally humble approach to the therapeutic process in dance/movement therapy. Self-awareness, uncovering bias and preferences, exploring empathy, and one’s personal background will be examined, both individually and interpersonally.
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