Inclusion & Intersectionality Podcast

This podcast episode revisits and reflects on the event itself and brings together postgraduate dance researchers together to discuss the day. The guests journey through the presentations and discussions, thinking about the main themes that emerged, as presented in the report written after the event, which is available on the Society for Dance Research website. Considering these themes from both presenter and attendee perspectives, this podcast explores the wider impact of the symposium, for...

This podcast revisits and expands on pertinent highlights from the panel discussion and intervention titled ‘Centring and Intersectionality: Black Perspectives in Dance Research’ which was presented at the Centre for Dance Research two-day symposium in November 2021, focusing on inclusion and Intersectionality. The discussion is facilitated by Dr Mercy Nabirye, Consultant and Creative Producer for African Diaspora Arts and founding Director of Kauma Arts and it brings together Dr Funmi...

In this podcast, two practitioner-researchers, Kiri Avelar and Thea Stanton discuss their research in relation to issues of Inclusion and Intersectionality and, with particular reference to the writing of the Chicana cultural feminist Gloria Anzaldua. They reflect on the impact of this work (and wider Borderlands theory) on their work and the development of their own researcher identity and positionality. Speakers: Kiri Avelar and Thea Stanton Chair: Vicky Hunter Episodes edited by Rosa...

This podcast broadly considers the ethics of dance research and practice, working with dancers who may identify as differently abled, neurodivergent, having a disability. We recognise that the terminology can be both individual and complex. Recognising that the speakers identify as able-bodied researchers, this conversation has a concrete focus on the learning and experience gained by these individuals in a dance research context. Speakers: Virginia Farman, Jane McLean and Ruth...

Discussing narratives and stereotypes in two distinctive dance genres, ballet and lindy-hop, this conversation explores themes of cultural appropriation, representation, racial erasure and dispossession of black people in dance. Advocating for a decolonial agenda in dance education and research, the episode touches upon forms of sexism, tokenism and inadequate understandings of inclusion. Speakers: Dr. Sandie Bourne and Marion Quesne Chair: Sinibaldo De Rosa

This podcast explores ideas around intersectional identities including queerness, neurodiversity, disability and mental health, discussed in relation to experiences of practice and audience engagement. Reflecting on their presentations from the symposium and the commonalities that emerge, Vip and Stuart consider intersectionality within the body and varied understandings of 'inclusion'. Speakers: Stuart Waters and Vipavinee Artpradid (Sporting Equals) Chair: Kathryn Stamp Episodes edited...

This insightful discussion brings together Mercy Nabirye, consultant and creative producer for African Diaspora arts and founding Director of Kauma Arts, and Angela Conquet, an independent dance curator, consultant and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne to explore intersectionality and inclusion within dance production and curatorial practices. During the symposium Mercy presented an intervention titled ‘Centring and Intersectionality: Black Perspectives in Dance Research ‘ which...