Why we need a Manifesto for Dance
A Manifesto for DanceIf I was to lead a political party it would be The Dance Party, and this would be our manifesto; it is a manifesto to enhance the physical and intellectual wellbeing of the nation.Dance is a central part of human life. We need a political culture which recognises the importance and value of dance in every aspect of society. In...
Q&A: Why I went on Britains Got Talent
Why did you apply for BGT?As a university lecturer I love my subject, the Psychology of Movement and Dance. I wanted to give the biggest lecture of my life and to share my subject with the largest possible audience. As no one has ever given a lecture on Britain’s Got Talent before I thought the world was ready for...
Busting moves is good for your brain – New Scientist
New Scientist, 22/29 December 2018 No3209/10 FEATURE: How busting some moves on the dance floor is good for your brain by Stephanie KramerPeter Lovatt was interviewed by Stephanie Kramer for a feature in New Scientist.Whether you do the robot, shake your tail feather or go full ballroom,...
Nick Coffer on BBC Three Counties Radio
BBC Three Counties Radio – Nick Coffer Afternoon Show – 12 December 2018 Nick Coffer Afternoon ShowPeter was invited on the Nick Coffer show to talk about the research being carried out at the University of Hertfordshire in to the relatinship between dance and...
Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness on BBC 2
Broadcast on 1st December 2018 Darcey Bussell knows how important dancing has been throughout her life. As a prima ballerina, she found it gave her structure and confidence. And when she retired from her professional career 12 years ago, she realised just how crucial dancing had become....
The DanceSportLife Show
13 November 2018 Peter was interviewed by Bianca Tohaneanu for The Dancesport Life Show.Peter talked about his dancing career and Ted Talks routines, dancing as a language, communication & emotion in ballroom dancing, dancers’ self-esteem, male stigma in the dancing world, dancing &...
Boogie on the Brain: UK Tour 2018
Dr Dance Presents… Written and presented by Peter Lovatt, Boogie on the Brain toured the UK in 2018, calling at beautiful old venues in Norwich, Warwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Exeter and London.Based on the Psychology of Dance, Boogie on the Brain introduces audiences to psychology through...
Sexpots on the Dancefloor – YOU Magazine & Mail Online
Kate Silverton and the Strictly Newsreader Phenomenon Peter was interviewed by Laura Craik from YOU Magazine for an article called: “Sexpots on the dancefloor: Kate Silverton and the Strictly newsreader phenomenon”Here’s what Peter wrote to Laura Craik:“Newsreaders make excellent...
Victoria Derbyshire on BBC 2, News & Online
BBC Two – Victoria Derbyshire – 10 October 2018 Peter was invited on to the show to talk about dancing and its efects on relationships. But the agenda changed while the show was on air and suddenly the other guests were discussing “gaslighting”, the abusive technique of...