Angela Woodhouse

Angela Woodhouse is a Senior Lecturer in Dance (Research) at Middlesex University's School of Arts, part of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. She specializes in choreography, teaching on undergraduate and MA programs, and supervising the MAPP programme. Her research focuses on dance's intersection with audience relations, performance installation, and interdisciplinary practices, often employing innovative technologies like thermal imaging. She has developed works such as Who Cares (2023), exploring touch and intimacy through thermal imaging, and Expanded Landscapes (2022), a public art installation in Canary Wharf.

Education: Angela trained in dance and visual art at the Metropolitan University of Manchester and holds an MA (Distinction) from the University of Surrey. She received the Lisa Ullmann Scholarship (1988) to study with Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis in New York.

Research Interests: Angela's work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, the role of technology in performance, and the visceral connection between performers and audiences. Her installations and performances often challenge spatial boundaries and explore themes of intimacy, trust, and human interaction. Notable works include Between (2011-2013) and (Un)touched (2016-2020), blending dance with sculptural elements and digital media.

Teaching: Angela leads modules on Creativity and Enterprise, Collaborative Practice, and Choreographic Research. Her pedagogy integrates practice-as-research methodologies, fostering innovation among students.

Grants: Funded by Arts Council England and Middlesex University, Angela’s projects often involve partnerships with institutions like Trinity Laban and CODA International Dance Festival. Recent grants supported Who Cares (2023) and thermal imaging research.

Labs/Teams: Collaborations with artists like Caroline Broadhead and Nathaniel Rackowe highlight her commitment to cross-disciplinary teams. Projects like Thermal Duets (2019) and De(figured) (2018-2019) exemplify this collaborative ethos.