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

This deeply touching and intimate documentary explores the life of 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 work has shown remarkable benefits for individuals with disabilities and has offered profound healing experiences for those with significant emotional wounds. Her pioneering efforts with children who are blind, deaf, or autistic have set a standard in the field.