“Change doesn’t come from thinking differently, it begins with moving differently.”
— Ms. Bùi Tuyết Minh

Services

    • Therapy using dance/movement for individuals and groups with specific needs

    • Women Empower Group (for pregnant women, women’s groups, girls, etc.)

  • Workshops, thematic series, and short- & long-term professional training programs for practitioners in psychology, education, healthcare, wellness, arts, and community development.

    • Workshops & retreats for schools, businesses, and communities (2015–present)

    • In-person & online courses (2018–present)

    • Advanced Dance/Movement Therapy Program with certification from the American Dance Therapy Association(ADTA) (launching 2026)

    • Training & U.S. study programs | Mettler-based Creative Dance, in collaboration with Mettler Studio (since 2018)

    • Open | Community Project — socializing Creative Dance as a fundamental human need for expression (2025–present

    • “Touch to Care” Project — applying Dance/Movement Therapy in palliative care for pediatric cancer patients at City Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital No. 2 (2025–present)

    • Project: Applying Dance/Movement Therapy in Special Education — supported by the U.S. Alumni Fund and the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi (2018–2019)

4-step Consultation Process

All information provided is kept in strict confidentiality in accordance with the professional ethical standards of the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA).

Client inquiry

Clients express their needs via email or message

1

Response

VDMT sends an email including:

- A personal information form

- Therapy fees, rescheduling/hold policy, and pre-session preparation guidelines

2

Free 30-minute consultation

After carefully reviewing the client’s information, VDMT sends a formal appointment schedule and Zoom link. The 30-minute initial meeting allows both parties to clarify expectations, identify therapeutic goals, and agree on principles for working together.

3

Confirmation

After agreement is reached, VDMT sends a confirmation email including:

- Therapeutic goals

- Session schedule and duration

- Fees and payment methods

- Official appointment for the next therapy session

4

Q&A | Frequently Asked Questions

  • The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA.org) defines Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) as a form of psychotherapy that uses bodily movement to promote holistic development and the integration of mind–body–self, with the aim of improving mental health and overall well-being.

    In Dance/Movement Therapy, you do not need long legs or flexible, aesthetically pleasing dance techniques. Movement and dance are used as tools for communication and exploration—to express emotional landscapes and deeper layers of awareness, and to connect inwardly with oneself, relationally with the therapist, and outwardly with the surrounding world. Through this process, clients are empowered to cultivate self-awareness, facilitate healing, initiate change, and support holistic growth.

  • Anyone who is breathing, from newborns to older adults; individuals or groups across diverse races, religions, cultures, and languages

    • People seeking to develop their spiritual life and explore themselves more deeply

    • Those needing support to manage anxiety, stress, depression, or anger

    • Survivors of abuse, violence, or assault

    • Individuals who have experienced psychological trauma or deep emotional wounds

    • People with psychosomatic conditions, eating disorders, sleep disorders, mental health challenges, or addiction

    • Children with developmental differences, behavioral or emotional difficulties, autism, or physical and intellectual disabilities

    • Women experiencing postpartum depression

    • Adolescents facing relational conflicts with family

    • LGBTQ+ communities

    • Veterans and former service members

  • The concepts of art and therapy are fundamentally different in both purpose and driving motivation.
    The ultimate goal of therapy is to heal physical and psychological wounds. In contrast, the purpose of art in general is to create a sense of fulfillment through bodily movement, sound, color, language, or other artistic media.

    Therapy has a practical and clinical aim: to support individuals in overcoming psychological difficulties that they are unable to face on their own. Unlike therapy, the core purpose of art is to bring joy through the act of creation. This is the essence of the aesthetic experience. It is therefore important to recognize the distinction between aesthetic purposeand practical purpose. Therapy serves a practical, therapeutic function, whereas art is fundamentally oriented toward experiences of beauty and aesthetics, and only indirectly may it offer additional positive effects such as expression, relaxation, or healing.

    According to Barbara Mettler, “Creative Dance - Art or Therapy?”, published in the journal of the American Dance Therapy Association, 1990.

  • VDMT is a social enterprise committed to allocating at least 51% of its profits to reinvest in community initiatives and to support vulnerable populations.

    Workshop and course fees at VDMT follow a flexible pricing model, typically ranging from 99,000 – 700,000 VND per hour per participant, depending on the program.

    For individual and couples therapy, fees are offered on a sliding scale of 1,300,000 – 2.000,000 VND per session (60–70 minutes).

    In addition, VDMT programs offer scholarships, ensuring that Dance/Movement Therapy remains accessible to a wider community, especially those in need of support.

  • Beyond individual, couples, and community-based therapy, VDMT has collaborated and continues to work with both Vietnamese and international partners to develop and deliver Dance/Movement Therapy programs.

    Sustained Partners:
    Bryan Charles Wilson Cello Studio · Mettler Studio (USA) · Safe & Sound Clinic · CarePlus Clinic · American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) · Trạm Sạc Tâm Hồn – Hanoi Medical University · ChildFund Vietnam · VinaCapital Foundation

    International Organizations & Enterprises:
    World Bank Vietnam · World Vision · Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (ISEE) · Brooklyn Academy of Music (USA) · Global Classroom New York · Center for Modern Dance Education (USA) · UNESCO USA · Woman Foundation (USA) · U.S. Embassy in Vietnam · Goethe-Institut · Carlsberg Vietnam · Room to Read Vietnam · Hagar Vietnam · Tohe, Hoi An City, VTV3 · VTV4 · HTV · Vietnam News · BBC Vietnam · Tuổi Trẻ Newspaper · Phụ Nữ Newspaper …

    Healthcare Organizations & Hospitals:
    Hanoi Mental Health Hospital · Vinmec Hanoi · Hung Viet Oncology Hospital · Children’s Hospital 2 (Ho Chi Minh City) · Children’s Hospital City (Ho Chi Minh City) · Psychub Saigon …

    Educational Institutions & Schools:
    Hanoi University of Civil Engineering · British University Vietnam (BUV) · RMIT University Vietnam · Hoa Sen University · Thang Long University · Penrika University · University of Economics and Finance · University of Social Sciences and Humanities · Ngoi Sao Hanoi School · Olympia School · Luong Van Can Scholarship Fund · Blue Dragon Vietnam · Child Care Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union …

Community Projects

Present

A community-based project that promotes dance as a fundamental human tool for expression and community connection.

Join us on these dates:

  • 08/03/2026

  • 28/03/2026

  • 29/03/2026

A Dance/Movement Therapy project supporting the mental health of pediatric cancer patients and their families at the City Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital 2, in partnership with the VinaCapital Foundation.

Join us on these dates:

  • 09/02/2026 (Children’s Hospital 2)

  • 27/02/2026 (City Children’s Hospital)

  • 09/03/2026 (City Children’s Hospital)

  • 20/03/2026 (Children’s Hospital 2)

Past

Service Registration

Please complete the registration form and let us know which service you would like to participate in or are interested in.