Dance Movement Therapy Program

92NY Harkness Dance Center is a place where pioneers and leaders in the field of Dance Movement Therapy bring instruction of the highest caliber to professionals and prospective mental health practitioners.

In addition to offering continuing education for practicing Dance Movement Therapists, we also welcome psychologists, social workers and educators who want to enhance their practice. We are the only provider of Alternate Route courses in NYC and are committed to furthering the field through creativity, support and innovation.

All Dance Movement Therapy courses are eligible for American Dance Therapy Association CE hours. For further information about the ADTA, please visit www.ADTA.org. Most Dance Movement Therapy courses can be taken for college undergraduate or graduate credit through Empire State College. To learn more about this option, call 212.415.5555.

For more information about the 92NY Dance Movement Therapy Program, please email dmtcoordinator92y [at] gmail [dot] com.

Dance Education Laboratory

Supported by Jody and John Arnhold

The Dance Education Laboratory is a professional development program for all educators and artists interested in developing their dance education curricula.

All DEL courses align with the New York City Department of Education Blueprint for Teaching and Learning Dance in grades K-12. Graduate or undergraduate college credit can be arranged with SUNY Empire State College for an additional fee. 92nd Street Y is a vendor listed with the New York City Department of Education.

92NY Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) is a New York State Education Department-approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and provider of CTLE hours pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commission of Education.

Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Founder

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Read the New York Times profile on Jody Gottfried Arnhold.

Watch PS Dance!, a powerful documentary from DEL founder, Jody Gottfried Arnhold, and discover the life-changing impact of dance on public school students.

Find it online at THIRTEEN.org/specials

Visit psdancenyc.com and become part of the dance for every child movement! Watch the full video below.

Call 212.415.5555 or email for further information.

College credit for DEL courses: SUNY Empire State College

Matriculating undergraduate graduate credits for DEL courses may be arranged through SUNY Empire State College. Students currently licensed to teach by the New York State Education Department may apply credit toward the Content Core – Dance requirement for dance teacher certification. College credits also comply with New York City Department of Education salary differentials for teachers. Credits may also satisfy dance content requirements for graduate K-12 certification programs, such as the CUNY Hunter College Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program. For details on applying for credit, download Studying for College Credit with 92NY DEL 2019-2020 [PDF]

NYCDOE Professional Development

92NY is a contracted vendor of professional development services for the New York City Department of Education. All DEL courses align with the New York City Department of Education’s Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts – Dance, Grades PreK-12. Call 212.415.5555 for details.