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Lucy Thompson is a Lecturer and PhD student in the Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge. She specializes in cultural and historical geography, focusing on dance, mobilities, and embodiment. Her research examines tap dance’s transatlantic histories, colonialism, migration, and bodily resistance, using archival work, oral histories, and participatory methods. She is affiliated with the Vital Geographies research group and supervised by Prof Philip Howell.
Education:
- PhD in Geography, University of Cambridge (2021-present)
- MPhil in Geographical Research, University of Cambridge (2020-2021; Distinction)
- BA (Hons) in Geography, University of Cambridge (2017-2020; First Class)
Research Interests: Thompson’s work bridges rhythm, mobility, and embodiment with decolonial geographies, critical race theory, and feminist theories. She explores how dance and performance engage with power dynamics, intersectional inequalities, and cultural memory. Her recent Area article advocates a ‘more-than-representational’ approach to historical geographies.
Awards:
- Changing Times Tap Initiative Award (2023)
- British Association for American Studies Development Fund Award (2024)
- Society for Theatre Research Award (2023)
- Historical Geography Research Group Postgraduate Research Award (2023)
Teaching & Grants: Thompson supervises undergraduate cultural/historical geography modules and lectures on research methods. Her grants include Trinity College Studentships (PhD/MPhil), the Philip Lake II Fund, and the Worts Travelling Scholars Fund. She co-organized conferences like the CRASSH ‘Rhythm as Knowledge’ symposium (2024) and a bicentennial commemoration for tap dancer Master Juba.
Labs/Teams: Vital Geographies Research Group (Postgraduate Co-convenor).
