This book contains important texts on the foundations of dance therapy. In the first part, historical chapters show the sources of dance therapy which are still relevant today. In addition, some concepts from the beginnings of dance therapy in the USA are presented. The second part contains early basic texts on dance therapy in specific fields of practice, demonstrating the concepts which were developed in Germany. Today, dance therapy is a scientifically and clinically well respected form of therapy based on its own methodology and a specific profile of standards and training programs. Dance therapy is used for diseases of psychic and psychosomatic nature for both in- and out- patients and in the field of health care. This collection offers solid ground for this form of therapy.