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Interdisciplinary Improvised Performance Project

Sally Doughty, Âéw¶¹´«Ã½ 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

Âéw¶¹´«Ã½ 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 â€˜Funmi Adewole at Âéw¶¹´«Ã½ Leicester (Âéw¶¹´«Ã½).

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.