Dr Peter Lovatt - Dr Dance

Dr. Peter Lovatt – The Psychologist Who Gets People Moving

🔹 Want your audience to think differently? Feel differently? Move differently?

Get ready for a keynote like no other. Dr. Peter Lovatt—aka Doctor Dance—is a psychologist, a former professional dancer, and a world-leading expert on the science of movement and dance.

Peter doesn’t just talk about the transformative power of movement—he demonstrates it, taking his audience on an electrifying journey from science to storytelling to full-body participation. He shares the groundbreaking research from his time running the Dance Psychology Lab, revealing how movement can change the way we think, bond, and even alleviate the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.

His personal story is just as extraordinary—once a schoolboy with profound dyslexia who failed every written exam, Peter found his way to academic success through dance. From struggling to read to earning a PhD in Experimental Cognitive Psychology, his journey inspires audiences to rethink their own potential.

By the end of his talk, your heart will be racing, your brain will be buzzing, and you’ll be moving in ways you never expected. Audiences leave feeling energized, inspired, and ready to embrace change—both professionally and personally.

Recent Speaking Engagements Include:

✔️ Shared keynote sessions with Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Richard Branson & Geena Davis

✔️ Addressed policy makers, business leaders & government ministers worldwide

✔️ Featured at international conferences on leadership, innovation & wellbeing

Book Dr. Peter Lovatt for a keynote experience that will leave them smiling, laughing, and forever changed.

📩 Get in Touch: Lindsey@peterlovatt.com

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A-list Line-up

Business, Tech, Sport, Entertainment

Dr Peter Lovatt has shared keynote sessions with A-list leaders in business, tech, sport and entertainment.

For example, he has shared keynote sessions with the chat-show legend, Oprah Winfrey, the 44^th President of the USA, Barack Obama, the founder of the Virgin group, Sir Richard Branson, the Oscar-winning actor, Geena Davis and the co-founder of Apple computers, Steve “the Woz” Wozniak.

Differentiated

Peter Lovatt’s keynote sessions are unique

Peter Lovatt delivers engaging and groovy keynotes, which are exciting for both the mind and the body. He speaks about movement and the impact movement has on our relationships, our thinking and our emotions.

If you want to make changes to your relationships, or to the way you think about things, or to the way you feel, then movement is a great place to start. Dr Dance will show you how.

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Grounded in science - applied in the real world

Peter’s talks are based on what he has learnt and discovered during 23 years as a university academic.

Peter typically discusses how movement can benefit four aspects of human behaviour – social connection, thinking and problem-solving, emotions and our physical and mental wellbeing – focusing on real world applications.

Milestones

Hear Peter Lovatt’s Inspirational Stories

Peter sometimes includes his own extraordinary story in his keynote presentations. Hear how he overcame a severe reading difficulty as an adult and went on to complete several degrees, write two books and win a post-doctoral position at Cambridge University.

Dr Peter Lovatt

A Unique Speaker

Discover the secret science of how to be smarter, stronger, happier – all through the power of movement.

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Reviews and Testimonials

Here’s a flavour of some of Peter’s feedback

I’ve worked for the YMCA 10+ years and in my opinion, no one can inspire a movement like Dr. Lovatt has done for the YMCA. If your organization is looking for JOY through the psychological, emotional and spiritual lifts that dance brings, Dr. Dance is your man! You will laugh, you will smile and best of all, you will become a better person after one of his sessions.

Jeff Saunders

YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI

Our first major virtual event was energized by Dr Dance! Our attendees really enjoyed learning how movement is so involved in the way we think and feel, especially as a team. We had great feedback on his dance shorts being incorporated into our 2-week summit and would definitely recommend him for most any virtual or in-person event!

Julie Lincoln

Fiduciary Real Estate Development, Inc.

Dr. Lovatt brought fresh energy to our quarterly customer event. Very expected but really helped to liven up the mood and give people a quick break from the burden of our current everyday COVID-19 homebound lives. Thank you Dr. Lovatt.

Jindou

HappyCo

Peter was amazing at Qualtrics - he brought an awesome energy to the room that got people fired up, dancing and learning at the same time. It was a great experience from start to finish and I can't wait to hear him speak again.