A Time to Dance: The Life and Work of Norma Canner

This deeply touching documentary offers an intimate look at Norma Canner, a trailblazer in the field of dance movement therapy, who discovered that dance could be a powerful tool for aiding those marginalized by society. The film chronicles Norma’s journey from her beginnings as a Broadway actress in the 1940s, through her innovative work in the 1960s with disabled and intellectually challenged children, to her current role as a dance therapist for adults. By integrating drawing, music, theater, and dance with other therapeutic approaches, her methods have shown remarkable benefits for individuals with disabilities and have provided profound healing experiences for those with significant emotional wounds. Her pioneering work with children who are blind, deaf, or autistic has set a standard in the field.