Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Anna Richardson for the Mind|Box Podcast
Dance & Mental Health. Peter was interviewed by the wonderful Anna Richardson for MindBox about how dance can lift our mood - Dance has been Peter's self-medication drug of choice for years #dance #depression #anxiety #thedancecure @mindboxchange @annarichardso Every day modern life presents challenges to us all. This at times can leave us feeling...
The Dance Cure, Peter’s new book, featured in Good Housekeeping magazine
Good Housekeeping included Peter Lovatt's new book, The Dance Cure, in a list of 12 ways to keep busy if you’re living alone during isolation. The feature was written by Arielle Tchiprout. "You might have noticed a trend for family dance routines online – but that doesn’t mean you can't join in the fun if you’re on your own. As well as being great...
“The book to get you moving” is how Stylist magazine describe The Dance Cure
Stylist Magazine included Peter's new book, The Dance Cure, in a list of 10 new books to soothe. The feature was written by Francesca Brown. The Dance Cure, described as irresistible, is the book to get you moving. "If you're stuck indoors and need an instant lift, watch his amazing Ted Talk about the impact of dancing on memory and cognitive function....
Daily Express describe Peter Lovatt as a hip-swivelling, toe-tapping, bottom-wiggling academic.
Peter Lovatt is a hip-swivelling, toe-tapping, bottom-wiggling academic who has made it his life's work to study the benefits of dance and share them with the nation. At 55, with his wayward greying curls, horn-rimmed glasses, waistcoat and tie, he looks the very model of an English eccentric, especially when he shows you his groovy moves. Peter was...
Peter Lovatt’s new book, The Dance Cure, is published today!
What is The Dance Cure all about? Edited Extract from The Dance Cure as it appeared in The Times on March 21, 2020.Strike up the...
Peter Lovatt was interviewed for BBC Radio 3 – In Tune by Katie Derham
Peter made his debute appearance on BBC Radio 3 and he was delighted that it was with Katie Derham. But what was even more lovely was that after the interview Peter was contacted by one of his old university professors (Bill Philips) who had listened to the interview. Bill taught Peter Computational Neuroscience at Stirling University in 1993-1994 and...
Peter Lovatt was interviewed about the amazing benefits of dance on Talk Radio Europe
Peter was invited to appear on the Lifestyle Show on Talk Radio Europe. He was interviewed by Selina MacKenzie.Selina MacKenzie presents The Lifestyles Show Monday to Thursday 1pm to 3pm and also presents a fun show on Sunday´s 11am to 1pm called Selina´s Sunday Shindig, a very interactive show.The Lifestyles Show – A light-hearted show concentrating...
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...