Sarah Alexander

Sarah Alexander is a Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Dance program at Bath Spa University’s Bath School of Music and Performing Arts. She teaches contemporary dance, site dance, and professional practice, with a focus on ecological themes and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work explores how dance and embodied knowledge address environmental challenges, exemplified by her event Embodying Ecocide: between hope and hopelessness.

Education:

• Diploma in Dance (Rambert Dance School)
• BA(Hons) Dance and Visual Art (University of Brighton)
• MA Creative Practice (Trinity Laban)

Research interests include the intersection of dance with ecology, pedagogy, and technology. She has pioneered projects like Women, know your place! and collaborated with institutions such as Rambert Dance Company and the Holburne Museum. Her 2023 article on mobile tech in dance education highlights her innovative approaches to teaching.

Professional recognition includes a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. She has served as an External Examiner for South Gloucestershire and Stroud College and led workshops for venues like Ripon Cathedral and the Royal Festival Hall.