Imogen Aujla

Dr Imogen Aujla is a Senior Lecturer in Dance and Course Coordinator for the MSc Dance Science at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. Originally trained as a dancer, she pivoted to dance science and psychology, focusing on inclusive and health-oriented research within dance education and professional practice.

Research Interests

• Dance psychology and its application to talent identification and development pathways.
• Inclusive dance practices for individuals with disabilities, emphasising accessibility and wellbeing.
• Psychological and physical health of professional and pre-professional dancers.

Her scholarly work explores how psychological constructs such as passion, motivation, and self-efficacy influence dancers’ career trajectories and mental health, particularly within independent and inclusive contexts.

Across her publications, a clear trend emerges toward mixed-methods investigations that combine quantitative assessments with rich qualitative narratives. Fields span dance medicine, inclusive education, and performer wellbeing, with sub-fields including disordered-eating risk factors, evaluation tool development, and the lived experiences of dancers with disabilities.

Editorial Role

• Associate Editor, Performance Science, Frontiers in Psychology (open for submissions)

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