Human movement can be used to improve people’s experiences in business, education, health and in social care settings. The aim of this page is to give you insights, by sharing knowledge from experts in the field.
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- What if we could improve walking speed and step length in people with Parkinson’s disease, by inviting them to dance? April 3, 2023In this blog I describe a research paper by Haputhanthirige et al. which addresses the question of whether taking part in a series of dance sessions can improve the way that people with Parkinson’s walk The post What if we could improve walking speed and step length in people with Parkinson’s disease, by inviting them […]
- Why CBT didn’t clear my mind – but dancing did December 6, 2022Dancing is a brilliant way to get your wellbeing back. Here are my ten top-tips for how to feel great when you gyrate. The post Why CBT didn’t clear my mind – but dancing did appeared first on Peter Lovatt - Dr Dance.
- How to feel great when you gyrate – let’s dance! July 27, 2022Dancing is a brilliant way to get your wellbeing back. Here are my ten top-tips for how to feel great when you gyrate. The post How to feel great when you gyrate – let’s dance! appeared first on Peter Lovatt - Dr Dance.
- Scientists agree – dancing will make you feel fabulous and improve your life July 25, 2022There is a strong body of evidence suggesting a link between dance and mental wellbeing - such that engaging in dance-based activities can have a positive impact on many different aspects of wellbeing The post Scientists agree – dancing will make you feel fabulous and improve your life appeared first on Peter Lovatt - Dr […]
- Chicago Hustle Line Dance July 7, 2022As part of our Movement in Practice Facilitator Training, Shirley taught us a Chicago Hustle Line Dance. My four walls were the sea, fern, wood and cliff Eddie was my partner The post Chicago Hustle Line Dance appeared first on Peter Lovatt - Dr Dance.
- Cancer is scary and life should be exciting October 23, 2021In January 2021 I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Boom. I had surgery, and now I’m fine. Well… When the surgical team took away my tumour they left behind a large amount of anxiety – which is spreading. I’m currently trying to stop the spread of cancer-related fear and anxiety into my professional […]
- Belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect people against depression August 25, 2021Did you know – belonging to a sport or exercise group can help protect people against depression That’s according to new research published in Social Science and Medicine The critical link is thought to be down to increased physical activity and reduced loneliness. The researchers Studied four and a half thousand people and found that […]
- Just Dance Grazia Health & Beauty May 29, 2021‘Dancing is fantastic for our mood,’ says Dr Peter Lovatt, a former pro dancer turned dance psychologist and lecturer at The Royal Ballet School. ‘When we dance, happy hormones like dopamine kick in, which make us feel instantly better.’ Peter was interviewed by Emma Stoddart for a feature in Grazia’s Health & Beauty section on […]
- Mental Skills for Dancers – Anxiety May 20, 2021Mental Skills for Dancers – Anxiety £49 + tax Learn online, at your own pace, in your own time. Enroll Today Dance Psychology and Mental Skills for Dancers: Anxiety with Dr Peter Lovatt Dance Psychology is the study of dance and dancers from a scientific, psychological perspective. When Dance Psychology is applied to dancers and […]
- Mental Skills for Dancers – Motivation May 19, 2021Mental Skills for Dancers – Motivation £49 + tax Learn online, at your own pace, in your own time. Enroll Today Dance Psychology and Mental Skills for Dancers: Motivation with Dr Peter Lovatt Dance Psychology is the study of dance and dancers from a scientific, psychological perspective. When Dance Psychology is applied to dancers and […]