Critical Dance Pedagogy through Discourse and Practice

The AHRC-funded Dance Educator’s Critical Dance Pedagogy Network challenges biases in dance education. Led by Professor Angela Pickard with co-investigator Dr. Kathryn Stamp, it brings together academics, educators, researchers, and industry stakeholders to examine social assumptions and power imbalances. Partnering with Universities across the UK and industry partners, it catalyses real action and change. Events include an Artist Lab in January 2024 and symposiums across the UK and Northern Ireland through 2024-25. Discussions will range from identity(ies) to pedagogical practices and leadership. Renowned international guest speakers from Scandinavia/Nordic and the US will also participate. The network promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and student-centered pedagogy.

The steering group of industry partners for the network are: People Dancing, Dance HE, South East Dance, Parable Dance, Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA), Advancing Women's Aspirations in Dance (AWA), and Dance Mama. New Adventures are also supporting the planning of this network.