Ann Nugent

Dr. Ann Nugent is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the University of Chichester Conservatoire, specializing in dance criticism and choreographic theory. Formerly a professional dancer with English National Ballet and Gothenburg Ballet, she transitioned into academia as a researcher, writer, and educator. Her work focuses on William Forsythe's choreography, postmodern theory, and the intersection of dance writing with embodied knowledge.

• Affiliations: Editor of Shinshokan Dance Magazine (Japan), former editor of Dance Now and Dance Theatre Journal
• Research: Completed AHRC-funded project on Expressionism in Macmillan/Forsythe works
• Teaching: Leads MA in Performance: Dance Independent Research and coordinates dissertation modules across levels

Her research explores how choreographic structures disrupt traditional ballet frameworks, evident in her 50+ publications analyzing Forsythe's work. Current projects include a book manuscript titled Writing Dance, examining methodologies for capturing embodied movement through text.

Recipient of the Arts and Humanities Research Board award for her expressionism-focused research, Dr. Nugent's teaching integrates critical writing, dance journalism, and reflective practice, bridging theoretical and performative domains.