معرفی
Susan Peacock is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator for Dance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University. As a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, she integrates somatic movement practices into her teaching and choreography.
Key roles:
- Current Acting Head of Dance at WAAPA
- Freelance choreographer and performer since 1991
- Co-founder of 2-Dance (Buzz Dance Theatre)
- Founding member of STRUT dance
Research and Creative Practice
Sue's artistic work explores contemporary dance through diverse themes including identity, memory, and emotional expression. Her choreography bridges physical theater with modern dance techniques, emphasizing:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Innovative movement design
- Dance education methodologies
- Physical and somatic practices
- Narrative abstraction in performance
Recognition and Contributions
Notable achievements include:
- 2002 Churchill Fellowship
- 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance
- 2016 VC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- Extensive board service at Ausdance WA, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, and Australia Council
Education and Supervision
Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) with First Class Honours from ECU, plus postgraduate teaching certifications. She currently supervises a Master of Medical and Health Science research student focused on ECU's "Fit to Study" policy evaluation in performing arts education.
