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What emerges is a view of ageing not as decline, but as transformation, movement changing form, not meaning. - [Peter Lovatt was a guest on the Graham Norton Show](https://peterlovatt.com/graham-norton-show-2008/) - Peter Lovatt was a guest on the Graham Norton Show on BBC TV in 2008 - [Peter Lovatt featured on Good Morning America](https://peterlovatt.com/good-morning-america-2008/) - Peter was interviewed on the USA's Good Morning America TV show (on ABC) about his research in to dance and attraction.Peter's contribution was shot in London and then mixed and edited together with contributors from the USA. - [Peter Lovatt was a guest on GMTV](https://peterlovatt.com/gmtv2008/) - Peter was interviewed on GMTV about his research in to dance and attraction. - [Research on Dance Confidence across the Lifespan](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-confidence/) - Lovatt, P.J. (2011). Dance Confidence, age and gender. Personality and Individual Differences, 50, 668-672. - [Research on Phonological Memory and Rule Learning](https://peterlovatt.com/phonological-memory/) - Williams, J.N. & Lovatt, P.J. (2005). Phonological Memory and Rule Learning II. Language Learning, 55 (1), 177-233. - [Research on Internet Anxiety](https://peterlovatt.com/internet-anxiety/) - Joiner, R., Gavin, J., Duffield, J., Brosnan, M., Crook, C., Durndell, A., Maras, P., Miller, J., Scott, A.J. & Lovatt, P. (2005). Gender, Internet Identification, and Internet Anxiety: Correlates of Internet Use. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 8(4), 371-378. - [Research on Human Memory and Speech Time](https://peterlovatt.com/human-memory/) - Lovatt, P.J., Avons, S. E. & Masterson, J. (2002). Output decay in immediate serial recall: Speech time revisited. Journal of Memory and Language, 46 (1), 227-243. - [Research on Memory and the Word-length Effect](https://peterlovatt.com/word-length-effect/) - Lovatt, P. J. & Avons, S. E. (2001). Re-evaluating the word-length effect. In (Ed.) J. Andrade Working Memory in Perspective. Psychology Press. - [Research on Memory and Serial Order](https://peterlovatt.com/memory-serial-order/) - Lovatt, P.J., Avons, S. E. & Masterson, J. (2000). The word-length effect and disyllabic words. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 53A, 1-22. - [PhD Thesis on Short Term Human Memory](https://peterlovatt.com/phd-thesis/) - Lovatt, P.J. (1998). Immediate Serial Recall and the word-length effect. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis. University of Essex. - [Research on Computational Modelling of Human Memory](https://peterlovatt.com/computational-memory/) - Lovatt, P. J. & Bairaktaris, D. (1995). A computational account of phonologically mediated free recall. In (Eds.) L. Smith and P. Hancock. Neural Computation and Psychology. Springer Verlag. - [Peter Lovatt's first press interview - 2008 - in The Sunday Telegraph](https://peterlovatt.com/telegraph-2008/) - Peter was interviewed by Richard Gray, the Science Correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph. Published on the 12th October 2008, this was Peter's first media interview about his academic research in the Psychology of Dance. - [What is the Dr Dance Happy Dance?](https://peterlovatt.com/happydance/) - As we danced down the street and on to the beach, I felt The Dance Cure come to life. I hope you can see the joy on the dancers’ faces and recognise that dance is for everybody. - [Why dancing makes you happier - and smarter](https://peterlovatt.com/thetimes2020/) - We are born to dance. Dancing changes the way we feel and think, and boosts self-esteem. When I’m moving, listening to music, jumping, bouncing and pirouetting, I have a feeling of completeness. My lungs and heart fill up on an expansive breath and I feel completely free. As a dance psychologist and teacher, I have also witnessed the ways dancing has changed the lives of hundreds of other people. - [What did the Royal Academy of Dance ask Dr Dance?](https://peterlovatt.com/rad-interview/) - 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. - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed about the amazing benefits of dance on Talk Radio Europe](https://peterlovatt.com/talk-radio-europe/) - Hear about the amazing benefits of dance. Peter was interviewed by Selina MacKenzie on Talk Radio Europe, Spain's only English speaking talk radio . - [Peter Lovatt's new book, The Dance Cure, is published today!](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-cure-launch/) - "Peter has briliantly put into words what I have felt my whole dancing life: that the power of dance can liberate and change all our lives" Dame Darcey Bussell, on The Dance Cure by Peter Lovatt - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for BBC Radio 3 - In Tune by Katie Derham](https://peterlovatt.com/bbcradio3-intune/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Katie Derham for the BBC Radio 3 programme "In Tune". - [Peter Lovatt is interviewed on the Talk.dance Podcast to discuss Dance Psychology](https://peterlovatt.com/talk-dance-podcast/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by David Leip and Michelle Riches for the Talk.Dance podcast on Dance Psychology. - [Daily Express describe Peter Lovatt as a hip-swivelling, toe-tapping, bottom-wiggling academic.](https://peterlovatt.com/dailyexpress2020/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Jane Warren who described Peter as a hip-swivelling, toe-tapping, bottom-wiggling academic - ["The book to get you moving" is how Stylist magazine describe The Dance Cure](https://peterlovatt.com/stylistmagazine/) - Stylist Magazine included Peter Lovatt's new book, The Dance Cure, in a list of 10 new books to soothe. The feature was written by Francesca Brown. - [Serial killers, Spiders and Dance Psychology](https://peterlovatt.com/disneyland-psychology/) - Hundreds of psychology students travelled to Disneyland Paris to learn about serial killers, fear of spiders and dance psychology. - [The Dance Cure, Peter's new book, featured in Good Housekeeping magazine](https://peterlovatt.com/goodhousekeeping2020/) - 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. - [Peter appeared in the music video for Heavy Heart by the Lottery Winners](https://peterlovatt.com/heavy-heart/) - In 2013 Peter Lovatt was asked to dance in a pop music video for Heavy Heart, by the band The Lottery Winners. - [Research on Parkinson's & Motor Timing](https://peterlovatt.com/research-on-motor-timing/) - Rose, D., Delevoye-Turrell, Y., Ott, L., Annett, L. E. & Lovatt, P. J. (2019). Music and Metronomes Differentially Impact Motor Timing in People with and without Parkinson’s Disease: Effects of Slow, Medium, and Fast Tempi on Entrainment and Synchronization Performances in Finger Tapping, Toe Tapping, and Stepping on the Spot Tasks. Parkinson’s Disease - [Research on Mood Changes following Social Dance](https://peterlovatt.com/mood-changes-dance/) - Lewis, C., Annett, L.E., Davenport, S., Hall, A. and Lovatt, P. (2016). Mood changes following social dance sessions in people with Parkinson's disease. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(4), 483-492. - [Research on Gestures, Improvisation and Thinking Skills](https://peterlovatt.com/gestures-thinking-skills/) - Lewis, C., Lovatt, P. & Kirk, E. (2015). Many hands make light work: The facilitative role of gesture in verbal improvisation. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 17, 149-157. - [Research on Dance, Behaviour and Thinking](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-behaviour-thinking/) - Lovatt, P. (2013). Dance Psychology: The power of dance across behaviour and thinking. Psychology Review, 19 (1), 18-21. - [Review: Body, Thinking & Dance](https://peterlovatt.com/body-thinking-dance/) - Lovatt, P. (2013). Review: Body, Thinking and Dance: Wayne McGregor | Random Dance "Thinking with the Body" Psychologist, 26 (11) p. 836. - [Dance yourself to Happiness with Dr Dance on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-yourself-to-happiness-with-dr-dance-on-the-alan-titchmarsh-show-on-itv/) - Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance) appeared on five episodes of the Alan Titchmarsh Show in February 2014. This is Day 3, alongside Jane Asher. Broadcast Wednesday 12th February 2014 - [Get Creative with The Krankies and Dr Dance on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV](https://peterlovatt.com/get-creative-with-the-krankies-and-dr-dance-on-the-alan-titchmarsh-show-on-itv/) - Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance) appeared on five episodes of the Alan Titchmarsh Show in February 2014. This is Day 4, getting groovy and creative with The Krankies. Broadcast Thursday 13th February 2014 - [Finding love with Dr Dance on The Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV](https://peterlovatt.com/finding-love-with-dr-dance-on-the-alan-titchmarsh-show-on-itv/) - Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance) appeared on five episodes of the Alan Titchmarsh Show in February 2014. This is Day 5, finding love on Valentines Day. Broadcast Friday 14th February 2014 - [Can Ballet Be Body-Positive?](https://peterlovatt.com/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 ballet. - [Peter was a guest on Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4](https://peterlovatt.com/saturday-live-bbc-radio-4/) - Peter was a guest on Saturday Live on the 24th February 2018, speaking about his new book Dance Psychology and the start of the UK Tour of his new show Boogie on the Brain. - [Qui es-tu, Peter Lovatt? - L'Officiel Hommes Numero 54](https://peterlovatt.com/qui-es-tu-peter-lovatt/) - Peter was interviewed by Audrey Levy for a feature in the French fashion and lifestyle magazine L'Official Hommes. Who are you, Peter Lovatt? - An interview with Audrey Levy - [Jo Good Show on BBC Radio London](https://peterlovatt.com/jo-good-show-on-bbc-radio-london/) - BBC Radio London – Jo Good Show – 26 April 2018 Peter was a guest on the Jo Good Radio Show, along with fellow guest Pamela Des Barres – Groovin on the Radio is always good with Jo! Dr Peter Lovatt spent over 20 years working as a university academic. He set up the Dance Psychology - [Dance on the Mind - DANCE issue 484](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-on-the-mind/) - 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 dancers, Tap Challenge and the Janet Cram Awards finals. Plus product features, courses and training - [The Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Norfolk](https://peterlovatt.com/breakfast-show-bbc-radio-norfolk/) - BBC Radio Norfolk – Breakfast Show – 5 October 2018 Peter (or Dr Dance as he was called) was invited on to the Nick Conrad Breakfast Show to talk about dancing, and it’s impact on the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Peter spoke about how studies have shown that when people with Parkinson’s dance, improvements in some - [The Strictly Curse - BBC News Online](https://peterlovatt.com/the-strictly-curse/) - 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 suggested that the curse might be a natural - [Victoria Derbyshire on BBC 2, News & Online](https://peterlovatt.com/victoria-derbyshire-bbc-2/) - 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 manipulating someone by psychological means into doubting their - [Sexpots on the Dancefloor - YOU Magazine & Mail Online](https://peterlovatt.com/sexpots-on-the-dancefloor/) - 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 contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. Natasha Kaplinsky was the inaugural winner of the show in 2004 - [Boogie on the Brain: UK Tour 2018](https://peterlovatt.com/boogie-on-the-brain-2018-tour/) - 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 the medium of dance. As Peter chats, everyone dances.It’s about - [The DanceSportLife Show](https://peterlovatt.com/dancesportlife-show-2018/) - 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 & Parkinson’s disease & the scientific benefits of dancing.Listen here! Dr Peter Lovatt spent over 20 - [Nick Coffer on BBC Three Counties Radio](https://peterlovatt.com/nick-coffer-bbc-three-counties/) - 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 Parkinson’s.Peter was also asked to talk about his own journey from - [Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness on BBC 2](https://peterlovatt.com/darcey-bussell-dancing-to-happiness-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. ‘About a year afterwards it came in this - [Busting moves is good for your brain - New Scientist](https://peterlovatt.com/busting-moves-new-scientist-2018/) - 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, dancing has benefits that go way beyond having - [Q&A: Why I went on Britains Got Talent](https://peterlovatt.com/qa-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 - [The Royal Ballet School London - Teaching](https://peterlovatt.com/teaching-at-the-royal-ballet-school/) - As one of the world’s greatest centres of excellence for classical ballet training, The Royal Ballet School is committed to creating healthy, strong and resilient young dancers.Through our world-class Healthy Dancer Programme, we are able to invest in the long-term health of our students, enhancing performance through on-site healthcare support and research from 11 years old. We are also empowering dancers to learn to take charge of their own wellbeing and equipping them for the considerable demands their careers will place on their bodies and minds. - [Keynote Speaker Presentation: YMCA of San Diego, USA](https://peterlovatt.com/keynote-ymca-sandiego/) - The YMCA of San Diego is committed to strengthening their communities and improving the health and well-being of everyone they serve. With programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA is the place where you can learn, grow and thrive. - [Keynote Speaker Presentations: Darlington Staff Conference](https://peterlovatt.com/keynote-darlington-staff-conference/) - Darlington Staff Conference for Children and Adult Services - Working together to achieve more in Darlington - [Research on Parkinson's Disease](https://peterlovatt.com/parkinsons-research-academic-paper/) - Rose, D., Cameron, D. J., Lovatt, P. J., Grahn, J. & Annett, L. E. (2020). Comparison of spontaneous motor tempo during finger tapping, toe tapping and stepping on the spot in people with and without Parkinson's disease. Journal of Movement Disorders, 13(1), 47-57. - [Keynote Speaker Presentation: Barona - Helsinki, Finland](https://peterlovatt.com/keynote-barona/) - 31st January 2020 Peter was invited to present at Barona Day 2020 in Helsinki, Finland. Barona is the leading private employment agency in Finland. It was cold outside, but the groove warmed everybody up. Dr Peter Lovatt spent over 20 years working as a university academic. He set up the Dance Psychology Lab to understand dance - [Why are Australian school girls dancing during literacy?](https://peterlovatt.com/wilderness-school-adelaide/) - Movement based learning is based on the idea that all learning begins with the body. - [Dame Darcey Bussell endorses The Dance Cure](https://peterlovatt.com/darcy-bussell-dance-cure/) - "Based on meticulous research, Peter has brilliantly put into words what I have felt my whole dancing life, that the power of dance can liberate and change all our lives. This book gives me hope that one day, programs using simple forms of dance, will be used every day for the benefit of us all. So turn on the music!"Dame Darcey Bussell DBE - [Keynote Speaker Presentation: VW Brisbane - Xperience Summit](https://peterlovatt.com/keynote-brisbane-xperience-summit/) - A key aim for the Xperience Summit was to strengthen business culture and brand loyalty among attendees. - [Research on Music for Movement among People with Parkinson's](https://peterlovatt.com/music-movement-parkinsons/) - Karageorghis, C. I., Rose, D., Annett, L.E., Bek, J., Bottoms, L., Lovatt, P. J., Poliakoff, E., Schultz, B. G., Whyatt, C. P., Young, W. R., & Delevoye-Turrell, Y. N. (2020). The BASES Expert Statement on the Use of Music for Movement among People with Parkinson’s. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, Issue 63. - [DANCERS: 5 Ways to Improve Your Performance](https://peterlovatt.com/5-ways-to-improve-performance/) - Ballroom dancers face a unique set of challenges when pursuing their dreams. With a hyper-focus on professional competitions, and the added complexities of managing long-term dance partner relationships, it's difficult to reach peak potential.Dance psychologist Dr. Peter Lovatt knows all about these complex circumstances, and is here to share his expert opinion with five mental strategies that, if applied, can significantly elevate your performance. - [Why we need a Manifesto for Dance](https://peterlovatt.com/manifesto-for-dance/) - 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 addition to strengthening the current dance provision, The Dance Party will legislate for the following. - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Anna Richardson for the Mind|Box Podcast](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-4-mental-health/) - Anna Richardson interviewed Peter Lovatt about Dance and Mental Health for a MindBox podcast. - [Dance Break - let's learn 42nd Street](https://peterlovatt.com/42nd-street/) - I always wanted to dance in 42nd Street, so my covid-19 quarantine challenge is to teach myself the choreography and dance along with the West End cast. If I learn it all before we’re released I’ll dress up for the final performance. - [Peter Lovatt was a guest on the Afternoon Show with Grant Stott on BBC Radio Scotland](https://peterlovatt.com/bbc-radio-scotland/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Grant Stott for the BBC Radio Scotland programme "The Afternoon Show". - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for the Metro newspaper](https://peterlovatt.com/metro-2020/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed on The Dance Cure for a feature in Metro newspaper. A shimmy a day will keep the doctor away, discovers Susan Griffin, who busts some lockdown moves to Stevie Wonder - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Penny Smith for TalkRADIO](https://peterlovatt.com/talkradio/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Penny Smith for the TalkRADIO programme "The Breakfast Show with Penny Smith". - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for a feature in the Dancing Times](https://peterlovatt.com/dancingtimes/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Nicola Rayner for a feature in Dancing Times - Britain's leading dance monthly (May 2020) on The Dance Cure. It's very groovy. - [Peter Lovatt is a groovy keynote speaker](https://peterlovatt.com/keynotes/) - Dr Peter Lovatt is a Psychologist with a special interest in human movement and dance. His research shows that when you move you improve. Peter gives groovy keynotes, internationally. - [Peter Lovatt was invited to speak at the Swindon Spring Festival](https://peterlovatt.com/swindon/) - Dr Peter Lovatt, author of The Dance Cure, is in conversation with Matt Holland, Festival Director of the Swindon Spring Festival, about dance, and why it's a gift to body and soul. - [The Dance Cure - Discover tons of amazing things about dance](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-transforms/) - The Dance Cure, the surprising secret to being smarter, stronger, happier, by Dr Peter Lovatt is packed full of amazing things about dance. For example, #1 Dance Transforms People's Lives. Find out more in the Dance Cure - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for a feature in Woman's Weekly](https://peterlovatt.com/womans-weekly/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Tanya Pearey for a feature in Woman's Weekly (23rd June 2020 edition) for the magazine's Health & Wellbeing section. The piece is called "Get up and groove your way to better health. - [Darcey Bussell and Peter Lovatt join forces to create The Power of Dance Podcast](https://peterlovatt.com/power-of-dance/) - Join Dame Darcey Bussell and Dr Peter Lovatt in a series of conversations about The Power of Dance. Using their extensive knowledge and experience of dance we will be exploring the many benefits and attributes that dance can provide. Hosted by Giselle Parker. - [MiP Academy launches new online course in Dance Psychology](https://peterlovatt.com/which-of-these-dancers/) - We created this short video at the MiP Academy to get people thinking about what's going through a dancer's head as they dance and perform. Dance Psychology an Introduction is an online course which looks at the mental skills necessary to take your dancing to the next level of amazing. - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for the Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal](https://peterlovatt.com/hcpj/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed for a feature in the July 2020 edition of the Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed about The Dance Cure on Times Radio](https://peterlovatt.com/times-radio/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed about his new book The Dance Cure by Gloria de Piero for Times Radio. When you move, you improve. - [Peter Lovatt and The Dance Cure were featured in YOU magazine](https://peterlovatt.com/you-magazine/) - Dr Peter Lovatt was interviewed about The Dance Cure for a feature in YOU magazine. "Stuck in a rut? Love life stagnating? Need a health boost? You can dance away your cares and more, says Libby Galvin, with the wellness movement everyone can embrace." - [MiP Academy launches new Tutorial Programme in the Psychology of Movement](https://peterlovatt.com/mip-tutorial-programme/) - Take a deep dive into the Psychology of Movement with the Movement in Practice (MiP) Academy by enrolling on this 8 week tutorial programme. Based on level 7 (that's Master's level) we'll look at what happens to us socially, cognitively, emotionally and physically when we move. With Dr Peter Lovatt - [Peter Lovatt is quoted in The Telegraph about the cathartic effect of dance](https://peterlovatt.com/telegraph/) - Dr Peter Lovatt was quoted in the Telegraph about the cathartic effect of dancing. The piece, written by Summer Goodkind, was about seven ways to celebrate. - [The US cover of The Dance Cure by Peter Lovatt is unveiled](https://peterlovatt.com/thedancecure-us-cover/) - The Dance Cure by Peter Lovatt is published in the US by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing, in January 2021. The new cover has just been unveiled. - [Sitting & Dancing - Behind the scenes photo shoot of Peter Lovatt during media interview by Digby Lovatt](https://peterlovatt.com/photo-shoot-aug2020/) - Peter Lovatt was photographed by Digby Lovatt during a media interview in London in August 2020. The media piece was in two parts - sitting and dancing - [Fear of Dancing TV Documentary Premieres in Canada](https://peterlovatt.com/fear-of-dancing/) - Peter Lovatt was featured on a TV documentary about people's Fear of Dancing. Directed by Michael Allcock, it premiered on the CBC Documentary Channel in September 2020 - [The Dance Cure - Dr Dance 20 Quick Dance Fixes](https://peterlovatt.com/20-dance-fixes/) - The Dance Cure ends with The Dance Apothecary - a fun dance medicine cabinet. Peter Lovatt lists the DR DANCE TOP TWENTY QUICK DANCE FIXES. - [Peter Lovatt's Boogie on Down to The Bookshop gets a mention in The Bookseller](https://peterlovatt.com/the-bookseller/) - Dr Peter Lovatt, author of The Dance Cure, has choreographed 20 micro-dances each based on his book and a Book Club Boogie, with a special ‘Bookshop Boogie’ that can be used in book clubs. Lovatt has also created a video called ‘Boogie on down to the Bookshop’ featuring The Book Hive, Jarrolds Book Store and Waterstones Norwich, released to mark Bookshop Day. - [Why Dancing is the Best Medicine](https://peterlovatt.com/the-sun-2020/) - Dr Peter Lovatt was quoted extensively in an article published in The Sun newspaper about the scientific benefits of dance for our health and well-being. Peter was interviewed on camera. - [Peter Lovatt was interviewed for a feature in Woman's Weekly](https://peterlovatt.com/womans-weekly-oct2020/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Tanya Pearey for a two-page feature in Woman's Weekly (6 October 2020 edition). The piece is called "Dancing your way to health" and is based on Peter's book, The Dance Cure. - [The Dance Cure Shortlisted for Books are My Bag Readers Award](https://peterlovatt.com/bamb-shortlist/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Tanya Pearey for a two-page feature in Woman's Weekly (6 October 2020 edition). The piece is called "Dancing your way to health" and is based on Peter's book, The Dance Cure. - [Darcey Bussell Interviewed Peter Lovatt for Dance Gazette](https://peterlovatt.com/dance-gazette-2020/) - Darcey Bussell interviewed Peter Lovatt for the October 2020 edition of Dance Gazette, published by the Royal Academy of Dance - [Sunday Morning Live on BBC 2 with Peter Lovatt and the Happy Dance](https://peterlovatt.com/sunday-morning-live/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed on Sunday Morning Live on BBC2 about The Happy Dance. The piece was filmed at BBC Broadcasting House on 4th October 2020. - [Svenska Breakare Podcast - Mental well-being in breaking](https://peterlovatt.com/svenska-breakare-podcast-mental-well-being-in-breaking/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Emelie Kazemi for the Svenska Breakare Podcast on mental well-being in breaking. Full episode in Swedish, except for Peter's interview, which is in English. - [Svenska Breakare Podcast - Living on breaking](https://peterlovatt.com/svenska-breakare-podcast-sept2020/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Emelie Kazemi for the Svenska Breakare Podcast on living on breaking breaking. Full episode in Swedish, except for Peter's interview, which is in English. - [The Embodiment Conference 2020](https://peterlovatt.com/tec-2020/) - Peter Lovatt was invited to speak at The Embodiment Conference on the 17th October 2020. Peter was interviewed by Mark Walsh on The Dance Cure and the Movement in Practice Academy - [Royal Ballet School - Diploma of Dance Teaching - 2020 Graduation](https://peterlovatt.com/rbs-graduation2020/) - Peter Lovatt was invited to give a talk at the 2020 Graduation Ceremony for the Diploma in Dance Teaching students. Filmed at the Royal Ballet Upper School in the De Valois Studio on Saturday 24th October 2020. - [Jo Good Show - BBC Radio London](https://peterlovatt.com/bbc-jo-good-show-2020/) - Peter Lovatt was a guest on Jo Good's marvelous radio show on BBC Radio London. Peter spoke about The Dance Cure and the importance of dance in everyday life - [BBC Radio Surrey - Breakfast Show](https://peterlovatt.com/bbc-radio-surrey/) - Peter Lovatt was a guest on the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Surrey. Peter was interviewed by James Cannon and spoke about The Dance Cure and the importance of dance in everyday life. - [Latest academic research - The Goldsmiths Dance Sophistication Index (Gold-DSI)](https://peterlovatt.com/gold-dsi/) - Rose, D., Mullensiefen, D., Lovatt, P.J., & Orgs, G. (2020). The Goldsmiths Dance Sophistication Index (Gold-DSI): A Psychometric Tool to Assess Individual Differences in Dance Experience. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. - [Peter Lovatt (Dr Dance) interviewed by Mercedes Mila for Scott Y Mila on Spanish TV](https://peterlovatt.com/scott-y-mila/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Mercedes Mila at Pineapple studios in London as part of her Spanish TV show, Scott Y Mila. The episode aired on 1st November 2020 - [Books are My Bag - Author Q&A - Peter's favourite books](https://peterlovatt.com/bamb-interview/) - Following the shortlisting of The Dance Cure for the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Peter was interviewed by about his first literary love, and his favourite books and bookshops. - [METRO - The scientific reason why you’re missing dancing in clubs so much](https://peterlovatt.com/the-scientific-reason-why-youre-missing-dancing-in-clubs-so-much/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Natalie Morris about the scientific reason why people are missing dancing in clubs so much during Covid-19 restrictions. Published in the METRO on 18th November 2020 - [ABC Bienestar - Los consejos del «Doctor baile» para levantar el ánimo cada día](https://peterlovatt.com/abc-bienestar/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Maria Alcaraz for ABC Bienestar. Published, in Spanish, on the 19th November 2020 - [El Mundo - La infalible receta del Dr. Dance para combatir la tristeza y la ansiedad en los tiempos del coronavirus](https://peterlovatt.com/el-mundo-la-infalible-receta-del-dr-dance-para-combatir-la-tristeza-y-la-ansiedad-en-los-tiempos-del-coronavirus/) - Peter Lovatt was profiled by Gema Garcia Marcos for El Mundo, one of Spain's national newspapers. Published on the 19th November 2020 - [Daily Express - Books of the Year 2020](https://peterlovatt.com/daily-express-books-of-the-year-2020/) - In Part Two of our brilliantly page-turning round-up, some of Britain’s biggest authors and stars share their favourite reads of 2020 with Mat Nixson. - [The best books of 2020 chosen by booksellers](https://peterlovatt.com/the-best-books-of-2020-chosen-by-booksellers/) - The Dance Cure was listed in The Observer as one of the best books of 2020, as chosen by booksellers. From escapist novels to political awakenings, staff from award-winning independent bookshops pick the titles that got them through a trying year - [STARBENE - L'intervista Peter Lovatt il Dr Dance vi prescrive il ballo](https://peterlovatt.com/starbene-intervista-peter-lovatt-il-dr-dance-vi-prescrive-il-ballo/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Cristina Marinoni for a Fitness feature in the Italian magazine STARBENE. Published in Starbene on 15th December 2020 in the January 2021 edition. - [Christian Science Monitor - From snowy Yukon, a Punjabi dance warms Canadian hearts](https://peterlovatt.com/from-snowy-yukon-a-punjabi-dance-warms-canadian-hearts/) - Canadian winters can be cold and bleak, all the more so when they coincide with a pandemic. But one man is using the color and joy of Punjabi dance to stave off the seasonal doldrums. Peter was interviewed for this lovely piece about another Happy Dance. - [Latest academic research - A general procedure to measure the pacing of body movements timed to music and metronome in younger and older adults](https://peterlovatt.com/a-general-procedure-to-measure-the-pacing-of-body-movements-timed-to-music-and-metronome-in-younger-and-older-adults/) - Rose, D., Ott, L., Guerin, S.,Annett,L. E., Lovatt, P. J., & Delevoye-Turrell, Y., (2021). A general procedure to measure the pacing of body movements timed to music and metronome in younger and older adults. Scientific Reports, 11:3264 - [Tai Asks Why - Why Do People Dance?](https://peterlovatt.com/tai-asks-why-why-do-people-dance/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Tai Poole for the CBC Podcast Tai Asks Why on why do people dance? The podcast explored how moving creatively keeps people happy and connected. - [Vice - Dancing Is Much Better for You Than You Think](https://peterlovatt.com/vice-dancing-is-much-better-for-you-than-you-think/) - Peter Lovatt, and his research in the psychology of dance was mentioned in an article in Vice. The article, Dancing Is Much Better for You Than You Think, was written by Arkasha Keysers - [The Sunday Times - Everybody Dance Now](https://peterlovatt.com/the-sunday-times-everybody-dance-now/) - Peter Lovatt was interviewed by Emily Sargent for a piece in The Sunday Times STYLE magazine on how dancing can be fantastic for people's mood - [Royal Academy of Dance - Health & Happiness](https://peterlovatt.com/royal-academy-of-dance-health-and-happiness/) - Health & Happiness: Passion to Perform. Royal Academy of Dance and the London Women’s Forum. Peter was a panellist alongside Dame Darcey Bussell, Gerard Charles and Brian Heyworth. - [You Move You Improve](https://peterlovatt.com/you-move-you-improve/) - You Move You Improve will leave your audience feeling energised, happy and groovy - ready to be fully engaged with the main themes of your event. Written and presented by Dr Peter Lovatt (aka Dr Dance), You Move You Improve is a groovy keynote, based on human psychology and movement. - [Dr Dance Shorts](https://peterlovatt.com/dr-dance-shorts/) - Dr Dance Shorts is a series of four short, groovy, energisers that will leave your audience feeling upbeat, happy and fully engaged - ready and switched on for the main themes of your event. Dr Dance Shorts have been used throughout full-day programmes and multi-day events. Written and presented by Dr Peter Lovatt (aka Dr Dance), they are based on human psychology and movement. - [Dancing through Cancer](https://peterlovatt.com/dancing-through-cancer/) - Dancing through Cancer is Peter Lovatt's personal groovy keynote about his dance-assisted journey from diagnosis, through surgery to rehab, during the covid era. - [The Dance Cure](https://peterlovatt.com/the-dance-cure-keynote/) - Dr Peter Lovatt has turned his bestselling book, The Dance Cure, into a Groovy Keynote. The Dance Cure draws on research and case studies, and includes ten dance-based prescriptions to help improve mental and physical health, all brought beautifully to life using movement, from page to stage. - [TEDx Talks](https://peterlovatt.com/tedx-talks/) - Dr Peter Lovatt has given five TEDx talks and dozens of TED-style talks. His first was TEDxBerlin in 2010 and his favourite was TEDxObserver in 2012. - [Spirituality & Health - Emotions in Motion](https://peterlovatt.com/spirituality-health-emotions-in-motion/) - EMOTIONS IN MOTION. Let the rhythm move you - it's a brilliant way to lift your mood. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [CBC Radio Canada - The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay](https://peterlovatt.com/the-sunday-magazine-with-piya-chattopadhyay/) - Piya Chattopadhyay interviewed Peter Lovatt on the human need to dance on CBC Radio One. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [RTE Radio 1 - The Ray D'Arcy Show](https://peterlovatt.com/rte-radio-one-the-raydarcy-show/) - Ray D'Arcy interviewed Peter Lovatt about The Dance Cure, and the amzing power of dance, on RTE Radio 1. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [ABC Radio Australia - Drive with Josh Szeps](https://peterlovatt.com/abc-radio-australia-drive-with-josh-szeps/) - Josh Szeps interviewed Peter Lovatt about the psychological impact of dancing in nightclubs for ABC Radio. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [Montreal Gazette - Feeling stuck in lockdown? Time to dance](https://peterlovatt.com/montreal-gazette-feeling-stuck-in-lockdown-time-to-dance/) - Dancing is a simple way to stay active, connected and creative in the midst of this pandemic, writes Lara Antebi. Dr Peter Lovatt's work on the Psychology of Dance is cited. - [One Dance UK - The Dance Cure reviewed](https://peterlovatt.com/one-dance-uk-the-dance-cure-reviewed/) - The Dance Cure by Dr Peter Lovatt, was reviewed by Jessica Lowe for Issue 10, the Spring 2021 edition of the One Dance UK Magazine. - [Daily Mail - How to boogie your way back into each other’s arms](https://peterlovatt.com/daily-mail-how-to-boogie-your-way-back-into-each-others-arms/) - LINDA KELSEY enrolled on The Dance Cure Programme with Peter Lovatt to help banish the covid lockdown blues. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [Moments with Marianne - Can dancing empower your life?](https://peterlovatt.com/moments-with-marianne-can-dancing-empower-your-life/) - Marianne Pestane interviewed Peter Lovatt about The Dance Cure for the Podcast Moments with Marianne. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [BBC Radio Scotland - Drivetime with John Beattie](https://peterlovatt.com/bbc-radio-scotland-drivetime-with-john-beattie/) - Peter Lovatt and John Beattie discussed how humans are born to dance on BBC Radio Scotland. - [A Movement Manifesto by Caroline Williams](https://peterlovatt.com/a-movement-manifesto-by-caroline-williams/) - In her book MOVE! The New Science of Body Over Mind – Caroline Williams puts forward a Movement Manifesto. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [Five books you should read about human movement](https://peterlovatt.com/five-books-you-should-read-about-human-movement/) - Here are five fabulous books, from older to newer, full of wonderful reasons to move. Dr Dance - Dance Psychology - [Four books you should read about movement and learning](https://peterlovatt.com/four-books-you-should-read-about-movement-and-learning/) - Here are four fabulous books full of wonderful reasons to introduce movement into the learning environment. 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Designed for dancers, and people who work with dancers. - [Mental Skills for Dancers - Motivation](https://peterlovatt.com/mental-skills-for-dancers-motivation/) - Mental Skills for Dancers - Motivation, is an online lecture written and presented by Dr Peter Lovatt. Designed for dancers, and people who work with dancers. - [Mental Skills for Dancers - Anxiety](https://peterlovatt.com/mental-skills-for-dancers-anxiety/) - Mental Skills for Dancers - Anxiety, is an online lecture written and presented by Dr Peter Lovatt. Designed for dancers, and people who work with dancers. - [Just Dance Grazia Health & Beauty](https://peterlovatt.com/just-dance-grazia-health-beauty/) - ‘Dancing is fantastic for our mood,’ says Dr Peter Lovatt, a former pro dancer turned dance psychologist. Dancing is fantastic for our mental wellbeing. - [Belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect people against depression](https://peterlovatt.com/belonging-to-a-sport-or-exercise-group-can-help-protect-people-against-depression/) - Belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect people against depression - increased physical activity and reduced loneliness hold the key. - [Cancer is scary and life should be exciting](https://peterlovatt.com/cancer-is-scary-and-life-should-be-exciting/) - A cancer diagnosis can trigger a whole load of anxieties. I’m currently trying to stop the spread of cancer-related fear and anxiety into my professional life. - [Chicago Hustle Line Dance](https://peterlovatt.com/chicago-hustle-line-dance/) - As part of our Movement in Practice Facilitator Training, Shirley taught us a Chicago Hustle Line Dance. 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