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Dr. Gemma Harman serves as Senior Lecturer in Dance and Dance Science and MA Programme Coordinator at the University of Chichester's Conservatoire, with extensive experience across vocational and higher education settings as a researcher and lecturer.
Education:
- BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance) – Middlesex University (2003)
- MSc Dance Science – Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (2010)
- PhD Dance & Music Science – Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (2018)
Research Focus: Her work centers on subjective performer experiences within dance science, integrating qualitative methodologies to bridge artistic practice and scientific inquiry. Key themes include embodiment in performance, dance medicine applications, and innovative research frameworks for dance pedagogy, often challenging objective-centric approaches in favor of practitioner-centered perspectives.
Publication Trends: Recent outputs demonstrate a strategic shift toward consolidating dance research methodologies through Routledge publications, with increasing emphasis on soma-scientific approaches and interdisciplinary applications in performance science. Her work consistently connects empirical research with practical dance education contexts.
Scientific Recognition:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) (2015)
Academic Leadership: Supervises BA/MA/PhD students at Chichester while providing dissertation guidance at Trinity Laban, Rambert, and London Studio Centre. Her PhD received funding from the Emerton Christie Charity, reflecting early research impact. She serves as External Examiner for University of Bedfordshire's MSc Dance Science (until 2023).
Professional Ecosystem: Founded the globally influential ResDance podcast (75 episodes across 7 series, 62 countries), licensed by Routledge Performance Archive and ranked #2 UK dance podcast by Feedspot (2023). Active in International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), previously serving on Education and Promotion Committees.
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