Kerry Newell

Kerry Newell is an Associate Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, where she has contributed to the Dance programs since 1997. She teaches on the BA (Hons) Dance and BA (Hons) Dance (Top-up) courses, bringing extensive industry experience into the classroom.

Her research and professional interests lie in the domain of Dance, Performing Arts, Theatre Performance, Television Presentation, Choreography, and Dance Education. With a career rooted in performance, she integrates practical artistry with academic instruction.

Kerry Newell is affiliated with several professional bodies, including ISTD, Equity, Spotlight, and People of Dancing, reflecting her active engagement in the performing arts community.

She has no listed scientific awards or scholarly publications, which aligns with her practice-based career trajectory in performance and teaching.

Kerry Newell has mentored students through her teaching roles, though specific advisees are not listed. She does not appear to have held external research grants, consistent with her focus on pedagogy and performance.

Her professional journey includes notable performances in West End productions such as West Side Story, Fame, and The Lion King, where she played Nala. She also choreographed for James & Oliver on BBC1’s The Greatest Dancer and served as a children’s TV presenter for CITV, Nickelodeon, and CBeebies.