The ADTA was formed in 1966 and is a member of the National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies . Hancock Center , now in its second decade, is located at 16 N. Hancock St, a residential street in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, near the state capitol. Facilities in this century-old house, include two spacious movement studios, a reference library, and staff offices. It offers services to individuals and to a variety of human services agencies in Dane County and the State of Wisconsin. Hancock Center is a supporting agency of the Marian Chace Foundation , the charitable branch of the American Dance Therapy Association.
Sessions usually occur once a week.
Therapy may be brief or long term. In addition, Hancock Center provides consultations, movement assessments, in-services and training workshops. Therapy sessions and classes occur at Hancock Center , as well as in elementary schools, senior centers and other agencies. Outreach services are provided to professionals, students and the general public. Referrals are received from public and private social service agencies, hospitals, community programs, educational facilities, and mental health professionals in private practice.