What did the Royal Academy of Dance ask Dr Dance?
Peter was interviewed by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for a special members feature. Here are the RAD’s questions, and Peter’s answers.What would you say are the long-term psychological effects of dance?Engaging with dance can lead to a range of positive long-term psychological effects. We know from the scientific literature that...
Why dancing makes you happier – and smarter
The Times ran an excerpt of my new book, The Dance Cure – the surprising secret to being smarter, stronger, happier, in the Weekend section on Saturday 21st March. They even featured some groovy images on the front cover.Read all about it on The Times onlineThe lovely print version includes an excerpt from the main text, lists my top ten favourite...
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,...
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...
The Strictly Curse – BBC News Online
Strictly Come Dancing: Who’s been hit by the curse? By Cherry WilsonPeter was interviewed by Francesca Gillet, from BBC News Online on the so-called “curse of Strictly”, which is the tendancy for the Pro-Celeb couples to fall in love (or at least have a quick snog). Peter...
Dance on the Mind – DANCE issue 484
DANCE – Issue 484 – September-December 2018 Issue 484 is packed with great articles from interviews with West End star Jonny Labey, TV Dance Psychologist Peter Lovatt, and Janet Lewis MBE, to features on Bronislava Nijinska, The Royal Ballet’s flagship programme for young...
Qui es-tu, Peter Lovatt? – L’Officiel Hommes Numero 54
L’Officiel Hommes Numero 54 – March 2018 Who are you, Peter Lovatt? – An interview with Audrey Levy“Professional dancer and researcher in psychology, he created the Dance Psychology Lab, a research laboratory that builds bridges between the two disciplines. Auscultating the...
Can Ballet Be Body-Positive?
“There’s a tension between producing a new Darcey Bussell, and also protecting the psychological wellbeing of all of the people who pass through the school.” Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Hattie Crisell for an article on body image in...