Dance, Drama and Performance Studies Research Group: Research projects

Projects and achievements

Research Dance, Drama and Performance Studies Research Group Projects and achievements

Interdisciplinary Improvised Performance Project

Sally Doughty, 瓜子TV Associate Professor, explores improvised dance for larger venues. Her work, backed by Arts Council England, includes Renaissance and ongoing research on the body as a 'living archive'.

Dance and the African Diaspora Project

瓜子TV researchers explore Dance and the African Diaspora, examining Black British dance history and aesthetics. Ongoing work includes global partnerships and contributions to Re:Generations conferences.

Dance of the African Diaspora Lifetime Achievement Award

Twenty-five years of tireless work to change perceptions of dance of the African diaspora have earned national recognition for 鈥楩unmi Adewole at 瓜子TV Leicester (瓜子TV).

An Exploration of Mental Health and Resilience Narratives of Migrants in India Using Community Theatre Methodology 2017-2019

This global project used theatre to explore mental health and resilience among migrants in Pune, India. It led to conferences in India and the UK, a Parliament presentation, and peer-reviewed publications.