Robert Nicholson

Robert Nicholson is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at the University of East London within the Department of Music, Writing & Performance, School of Arts and Creative Industries. His specializations include Contemporary Dance technique, Choreography, Dance production, and Employability, with active PhD research on drag performers' roles in advancing LGBTQ+ social change in the UK.

His educational background includes:

• BA from London Studio Centre
• PGCE (QTS) from Royal Academy of Dance
• MA from Laban
• PhD candidate at University of East London (2019-2025)

Nicholson's research bridges Contemporary Dance practice with socio-political analysis of drag performance history and LGBTQ+ activism, while also exploring dance's public health applications. His dual focus manifests in publications addressing arts pedagogy and childhood obesity interventions through movement.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with experiential knowledge transfer in creative education and community health initiatives.

Nicholson has secured two Civic Engagement funding awards, established the UEL Dance Collective, and developed strategic partnerships with Sardines Dance, Agudo Dance Company, Artists4Artists, and Far From The Norm to enhance student industry placements and employability pathways.