Elinor Harrison

Elinor Harrison is a Lecturer in Dance and Faculty Affiliate in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology at Washington University. She bridges performance expertise with scientific research to develop therapeutic movement interventions for neurological disorders. Her work includes developing singing-based gait therapies for Parkinson's patients through NIH and NEA-funded research.

Research Focus: Harrison's interdisciplinary work connects dance, neuroscience, and rehabilitation science. She founded Elinor Harrison Dance to bring experimental dance theatre to community audiences while researching movement's impact on mobility across the lifespan.