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Dr. Margaret Ames is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at the Department of Theatre, Film, and Television Studies, Aberystwyth University. Her work focuses on the intersection of performance, disability, and Welsh cultural contexts, particularly through long-term collaborations with the Cyrff Ystwyth Dance Company.
- Education: BA (University of London), MA (University of Wales), Graduate Diploma (University of Surrey), PhD (Aberystwyth University, 2017)
Research Interests: Margaret specializes in creating inclusive dance-theatre practices that center individuals with learning disabilities. Her projects explore embodied action, gestural communication, and how disability performance navigates cultural, spatial, and digital boundaries. She co-led an AHRC-funded project on 'Challenging Liquid Place' and contributes to international dialogues on disability and theatre.
Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize digital performance adaptations (e.g., 'Zoom Days'), cross-cultural disability practices ('Optimistic Becomings'), and gestural innovation in dance theatre. Collaborations with companies like Speckled Egg Dance Company highlight resilience and aesthetic redefinition in inclusive arts.
Students: Supervised a Master of Philosophy project and mentored doctoral research on performance aesthetics.
Lab & Teams: Co-founded the Cyrff Ystwyth Dance Company, integrating practice-based research with community engagement. Active in the IFTR Performance and Disability Working Group and the Nordic Network for Disability Research.
