ResDance Series 7: Episode 9: The Reciprocal Relationship between Research and Practice with Catherine Harber
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ResDance Series 7: Episode 9: The Reciprocal Relationship between Research and Practice with Catherine Haber
In this episode, Catherine shares insight into her experiences as an educator and researcher and her interests in the intersection of functional and aesthetic components of dance performance. Through situating her ideas within her research practice,
Catherine offers insight into methodological approaches for validating dance-specific measures and the value of working collaboratively across disciplines. Throughout the episode, Catherine reflects on how an openness to dialogue and embracing new perspectives continue to inform her curiosity within the field.
Catherine Haber, MSc, MAS, FHEA, is the Programme Leader of the MSc/MFA Dance Science Programme at Trinity Laban
Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, UK. Catherine teaches Motor Control, Biomechanics, and Research Methods across the BSc and MSc/MFA Dance Science Programmes, further supervising and supporting student research. Additionally, Catherine leads the Fitness Screening and Health Tracking Program for dancers within the institution. Catherine is also a guest lecturer on the MAS Dance Science Programme at the Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern,
Switzerland. Within her doctoral research, Catherine is particularly interested in the intersection of functional and aesthetic components of dance performance. Her research thus aims to examine methodological approaches for validating dance-specific performance measures, and to evaluate the contributions of diverse perspectives and disciplines in furthering our understanding of dance performance. Through her research, Catherine has presented her work at numerous international conferences; such as the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Performing Arts Medicine Association, and the International Society of Biomechanics.
Contact details:
Email: c.haber@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Instagram: @catherine__haber
Instagram: @trinitylaban_dancescience
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