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Hagit Yakira is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway, within the Faculty of Performing Arts, Department for Jazz, Dance, PPU and Music Production. She is also the Pro Dean for Research and Innovation at the faculty and leads EU collaborations. Her academic and artistic work is deeply integrated, reflecting a career that spans choreography, performance, teaching, and research.
- BA and Teaching Certificate, Music and Dance Academy, Jerusalem
- MA in European Theatre Dance (Choreography), Trinity Laban, London (2005)
- PhD, Trinity Laban/City University, London (2019), thesis: Relational Autobiographical Choreographies - on a new choreographic practice
Hagit Yakira's research and artistic practice center on relational and autobiographical choreography, exploring human relationships, emotion, and identity through movement. Her work draws from her background as a Dance Movement Therapist and performer, blending fiction and reality, drama and humor. She investigates emotional expression, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, often engaging with community and non-professional dancers. Her teaching includes improvisation, contact improvisation, contemporary technique, and choreography, influencing both professional and academic dance education.
Her recent artistic and research outputs (2022–2025) reveal a strong focus on themes of psyche, storytelling, presence, and collaboration. These works span performance, workshops, seminars, and research projects, often exploring emotional depth, autobiographical narratives, and interdisciplinary dialogue. The recurring Psyche series and community-based projects like Byfesten reflect her commitment to emotional authenticity and collective engagement in performance.
Scientific Awards:
- First prize for 'Oh Baby' in the Kajaani Choreography Competition, Finland (2009)
- Second prize for 'Somewhere between a self and another' in the Burgos New York Choreography Competition, Spain (2007)
Hagit Yakira has been commissioned by leading institutions such as Sadler’s Wells, The Place, Trinity Laban, Arts Council England, and Arts Council Norway. She has advised and mentored through her company and academic role, though specific students are not listed. Her grants and project support reflect sustained funding for artistic research and community engagement. She leads performance projects and research initiatives that bridge academia and public practice.
She leads the Psyche research project and is involved in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams such as the Byfesten production. Her work integrates artistic creation with academic inquiry, emphasizing EU-level collaboration and innovation in performing arts education and practice.
