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Matthew Gough is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of Northampton. He is affiliated with the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group and has previously held academic positions at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Chester. As Artistic Director of Playgrounds Dance Company (2010–2015), he created over 30 dance works and developed an applied philosophy in dance pedagogy.
Education:
- BA Hons in Dance and Theatre Arts, University of Greenwich
- MA in Contemporary Dance Performance, University of Limerick
Matthew’s research and practice focus on Contemporary Dance Performance, particularly Improvisation, Contact Improvisation, Screendance, Performance Technologies, and Dance Dramaturgy. His work is grounded in practice-based research, directly informing his pedagogical approach. He has collaborated internationally with renowned artists such as Rosie Kay, Steve Paxton, and Lisa Nelson, contributing to innovative developments in dance education and performance.
His recent artistic output spans stage and screen, with works from 2014 to 2017 exploring themes of memory, identity, technology, and minimalism. These performances reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, blending choreography with digital media, dramaturgical inquiry, and somatic practices. The works often engage with conceptual frameworks, pushing the boundaries of traditional dance forms.
Professional Activities:
- Invited Speaker, Creative Mornings Cardiff (2016): "Broken as alternative to beautiful"
- Trustee, National Dance Company Wales (since 2018)
Matthew has presented and published internationally on topics such as the dramaturgy of minimalist dance, improvisational practices, and screendance as research. He maintains a long-term artistic collaboration with Tim Halliday and continues to create work that bridges academic inquiry with live and recorded performance. His role as a process dramaturg for artists like Rosie Kay and Stephanie Schober further underscores his influence in shaping contemporary dance practice.
