2019

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...

Research on Parkinson’s & Motor Timing

This was a very groovy study. Do you ever feel the urge to move when you hear certain bits of music? I do, a lot. This is due in part to an area of the brain responsible for sensory-motor coupling. It's the area of the brain responsible for "groove"....

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...