Academic research & embodied enquiry
My research explores how decolonial and intercultural approaches can transform contemporary dance education. Grounded in Afro-Cuban and Latin American embodied knowledge, collective learning, and the dismantling of institutional hierarchies, my scholarly work directly feeds into studio practice, choreography, and conservatoire pedagogy.
Transformative pedagogies in contemporary dance in higher education
A practitioner-led study of Cuban and Latin American approaches, this MA research investigates how embodied, communal pedagogies can revitalise contemporary dance training in higher education. By framing the moving body as a living archive of cultural memory, the project challenges established institutional norms and proposes horizontal, inclusive frameworks for dance education.
Better together: rethinking practice through partnership
Presented at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance conference, this inquiry investigates collaborative and dialogical methods in movement training. It examines the dance studio as a collective site for transformative learning, interrogating traditional teacher-student power dynamics to cultivate shared knowledge and co-created choreographic exploration.
Global and local perspectives: collaborative practices across cultures
This research engagement examines intercultural collaboration and embodied knowledge, questioning whose perspectives and traditions are historically validated within mainstream dance academia. Through dialogue and studio experimentation, it proposes methods to bridge local heritage and global contemporary practice, fostering greater equity across creative and educational spaces.
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