Michelle Man

Dr. Michelle Man is a Senior Lecturer in Dance, English & Creative Arts at Edge Hill University, UK. Her roles include FAS Senior Fellow Lead for Learning and Teaching, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and democratic educational practices. She holds a PhD in Dance (University of Surrey, 2024) and an MA in Making Performance (Edge Hill University, 2014). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary performance methodologies, particularly light's choreographic potential and circus arts, informed by over 30 years of international performance experience with her company 'Michelle Man & Friends'.

Recent projects include El Susurro del Olmo (2024-2026) exploring sensory performance and secrets in Barcelona, and Sensory Performance (2024-2026) focusing on contemporary circus. She has been an External Examiner at institutions like the University of West London and Singapore Raffles Music College since 2022.

Her awards include the 2021 One Dance UK's Most Inspirational Dance Lecturer and 2017 Premio MAX for Outstanding New Show. Research interests span circus aesthetics, light symbolism, and collaborative performance ethics, with a commitment to diversity in educational spaces.