Jane Turner

Jane Turner is a Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University and an acclaimed choreographer, researcher, and director of the dance company TURNING WORLDS. With a career spanning dance, theatre, film, and interdisciplinary collaborations, she merges art, science, and technology to pioneer innovative performance practices.

• Education: PhD in Complexity as Choreographic Model (University of Chichester, 2012)
• Professional Affiliations: External Examiner at University of Bedfordshire and ESART Barcelona; collaborator with Cambridge University Computer Laboratory, British Embassy Warsaw, and Imperial College London

Her research focuses on self-organizing systems, complexity, and emergence in choreography, showcased through projects like Gog Magog (2020) and Marconi’s Leap (2021). Recent articles and performances highlight her work in digital performance, environmental art, and intercultural praxis.

Jane’s work has earned recognition, including the Pavilion Dance South West’s Joie de Vivre Bronze Award (2016). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and facilitates collaborations with organizations like Duckie, National Portrait Gallery, and CAST.

• Teaching Expertise: Specializes in dance, choreography, and creative practice with diverse communities, including prisoners, over-60s, and young people.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international artists, scientists, and technologists; leads seminars at institutions like University of Cambridge and University of Essex.