Michelle Elliott

Michelle Elliott is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Leader in Dance at Bath Spa University, affiliated with the Bath School of Music and Performing Arts and the Department of Dance. She joined the institution in 2008 and specializes in choreography, cultural identity, and interdisciplinary performance. Her roles include teaching, research, and leadership in dance education.

Educational Background:

• MA Choreography (2009)
• PGCE in Post-compulsory Education (2003)
• PG Dip Arts Management (2000)
• BA (Hons) Performing Arts: Dance (1995)

Research Interests: Michelle explores choreography’s intersections with cultural memory, identity, and creativity. Her work addresses Britishness in dance, interdisciplinary performance frameworks, and the role of the choreographer-researcher. She advocates for accessible dance education and inclusive creative practices.

Professional Contributions:

• External Examiner at Middlesex University (2016–2020) and Plymouth University (2011–2014)
• Artistic Director of Arthouse Dance Project
• Leadership roles in curriculum development, including founding a Foundation Degree in Contemporary Dance

Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021).

Grants & Collaborations: Participated in Advance HE’s Diversifying Leadership Programme (2023) and Body Roots Movement Coaching (2021–2022). Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects like Holding Together with Chris Lewis Smith and Prof. Bambo Soyinke.