National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day is observed worldwide every June 13. This day was established to promote awareness of dance/movement therapy (DMT), a psychotherapy method that utilizes movement and dance to enhance emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration. The observance was created in 2019 by Erica Hornthal, a prominent dance/movement therapist and founder of Chicago Dance Therapy. DMT has historical roots dating back thousands of years as a healing ritual, but it became a formal practice in the early 1940s, largely shaped by pioneers like Tina Keller-Jenny, Marian Chance, and Mary Whitehouse. The American Dance Therapy Association, founded in 1966, is the oldest professional association for dance/movement therapists, setting educational standards in the field. On this day, individuals are encouraged to learn about DMT and share their positive experiences to highlight its benefits for mental and physical well-being.