Karin Greenhead

Professor Karin Greenhead is a leading authority in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, holding a Professorship at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). She specializes in the integration of movement and music, particularly through her development of Dynamic Rehearsal techniques. Her roles include Director of Studies for Dalcroze UK, Co-Director of the Dalcroze Eurhythmics International Examination Board, and Secretary to the Collège of the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze, Geneva.

• Education: PhD (2019), Dip. Sup. Institut Jaques-Dalcroze Geneva, GRSM, ARCM.
• Teaching: Postgraduate programs at RNCM, TrinityLaban Conservatoire, and international institutions including Hansei University (Seoul) and Conservatorio di Ferrara (Italy).
• Research: Focus on hermeneutic phenomenology, embodiment in music, and practical pedagogy. Key publications include works on Dalcroze's legacy and applications of somatic practices.

Her research explores the interplay between movement and music performance, emphasizing how Dalcroze Eurhythmics enhances artistic agency and interpretation. She has presented globally at conferences such as the International Conference of Dalcroze Studies and ISME, advocating for the recognition of practical skills in music education.

Grants and funding include support from RNCM, the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze, and international organizations. She supervises doctoral and masters students, focusing on Dalcroze applications and pedagogical innovation.

Active in professional development, she organizes workshops and teacher training programs worldwide, promoting cross-cultural exchange and accessibility of Dalcroze materials through translation initiatives.