Polly Hudson

Dr. Polly Hudson is a Professor in Dance and Head of Movement at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Her work bridges artistic practice with academic scholarship, focusing on embodiment, EcoSomatics, and the intersection of working-class women’s labor with ecological and somatic practices. She holds a PhD examining Skinner Releasing Technique in relation to creativity and choreography.

Education: Graduated with distinction from London Contemporary Dance School in the late 1980s, joining their graduate company early in her studies. She has performed internationally and is a certified Skinner Releasing Technique teacher.

Research emphasizes ethical approaches to teaching, somatic practices, and the psycho-physical dimensions of embodiment. Her creative works include dance performances and Screendance pieces shown globally.

No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Her supervision and grants are unspecified, though she actively engages in postgraduate supervision. She is affiliated with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s dance programs and teaches worldwide.