Nigel Stewart

Nigel Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Arts at Lancaster University, where he integrates his practice as Artistic Director of Sap Dance with scholarly research on dance phenomenology and environmental performance. His work bridges choreography and philosophical inquiry, particularly through Laban Movement Analysis.

Stewart's research explores how dance can articulate human relationships with natural environments, collaborating with scientists and conservationists to create site-specific works. His methodology combines phenomenological philosophy with embodied practice to examine sensory engagement with landscapes.

His 2023 publication develops phenomenological frameworks for dance research, emphasizing first-person movement experience. Recent creative works include 'Duddon Dances' (2023), a site-responsive performance developed through field work in natural settings.