Dance Research
in Creative and Performing Arts
What is Dance research at UCalgary?
Dance research at UCalgary explores performance, choreography and dance education. Our researchers combine studio practice with scholarly study to understand the art and science of dance, its cultural impact, and its creative potential. Through collaboration and innovation, we advance knowledge of dance as both an expressive and academic discipline.
Andrea Downie
Areas of Research: Dancer wellness curricula, Humanizing dance pedagogy, Inclusive dance technique, Dance science and somatic movement, Embodied flourishing
Marie France Forcier
Area of Research: Choreography, Contemporary Technique, and Trauma-informed Somatic Practices
Melanie Kloetzel (division lead)
Area of Research: Choreography, site-specific creation and performance, Climate art and justice, Contemporary technique, Dance history and theory, art for social change
Alèn Martel (Teaching)
Areas of Research: Creative process, Ethnochoreology, Theatre production, Digital accessibility, Human-computer interaction
Wojciech Mochniej (Teaching)
Area of Research: Choreography, Contemporary Technique, and Physical Theatre
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