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  1. Laban Institute of Movement Studies, USA

    Irmgard Bartenieff (Founder and President)

  2. Dance Therapy Master’s Program, Hunter College, 440 E. 26 Street, 10010, New York, New York

    Claire Schmais Ph.D., DTR (Coordinator Dance Therapy Master’s Program)

  3. Dance Therapy Department, Sound Shore Community Mental Health Services Harlam Valley Psychiatric Center, USA

    Elissa Q. White DTR (Coordinator)

  4. Adjunct Faculty Dance Therapy Master’s Program, Hunter College, USA

    Elissa Q. White DTR (Coordinator)

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  1. Irmgard Bartenieff
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Bartenieff, I., Schmais, C. & White, E.Q. An interview with irmgard Bartenieff. Am J Dance Ther 4, 5–24 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02579523

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