Miss Claire Farmer
| Name | Miss Claire Farmer |
|---|---|
| Job title | Acting Director of Programmes for Dance |
| Research institute | |
| Primary appointment | School of Arts |
| Email address | C.Farmer@mdx.ac.uk |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9379-5719 |
| Contact category | Academic staff |
Biography
Biography Claire
is a Senior Lecturer in Dance Science at Middlesex University and an Early Career
researcher, currently undertaking a PhD investigating upper body strength in
dance. Claire’s academic research lies in dance physiology and biomechanics,
alongside research into the impact of dance on the aesthetics and health of
mature dancers and special educational needs (SEN). She is also particularly interested in the gender balance of
medical and sports/dance science research and how this informs training practices.
Claire
holds a BA (hons) Dance Studies with Drama, theatre and performance studies
from Roehampton University and an MSc Dance Science from Trinity Laban
Conservatoire of Music and Dance and is also a qualified Strength and
Conditioning coach. Claire has worked extensively with UK dance and circus
companies including All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre, Gravity and Levity,
Pagrav Dance Company and Dance East CAT programme.
Teaching DAN1411 - Module leader (mat cover), Intro to Dance Science DAN2544 - Module leader, Postural Analysis DAN3666 - Functional Movement Screening DAN3677 - Module leader Dance Science Research Project MRes - Project Supervision
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Strength training perceptions amongst vocational circus and dance students
Farmer, C., De'Ath, S. and Brouner, J. 2024. Strength training perceptions amongst vocational circus and dance students. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 28 (1), pp. 37-42. https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X231204164Social value of movement and dance
Boardman, R., Balfour, A., Farmer, C., Hopkins, S. and Stamp, K. 2023. Social value of movement and dance. Sport and Recreation Alliance.Relationships between dance, health and aesthetic performance in a company of mature dancers: an exploratory study
Farmer, C., Laws, H., Eldon, S. and Maliphant, R. 2022. Relationships between dance, health and aesthetic performance in a company of mature dancers: an exploratory study. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 14 (2), pp. 197-216. https://doi.org/10.1386/jdsp_00084_1Impact of choreographic approach on health and performance aesthetics in a company of mature dancers
Laws, H., Farmer, C., Eldon, S. and Maliphant, R. 2022. Impact of choreographic approach on health and performance aesthetics in a company of mature dancers. International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) 32nd Annual Conference. Limerick, Ireland 28 - 31 Oct 2022 IADMS.Frequency of upper body muscular actions in ballet and contemporary dance performance
Farmer, C. and Brouner, J. 2022. Frequency of upper body muscular actions in ballet and contemporary dance performance. International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) 32nd Annual Conference. Limerick, Ireland 28 - 31 Oct 2022 IADMS.Mental well-being and sleep hygiene in undergraduate dance students during the Coronavirus Pandemic: an exploratory analysis
Farmer, C. and Rogan, K. 2022. Mental well-being and sleep hygiene in undergraduate dance students during the Coronavirus Pandemic: an exploratory analysis. Journal of Dance Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15290824.2021.2009122Perceptions of strength training in dance
Farmer, C. and Brouner, J. 2021. Perceptions of strength training in dance. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 25 (3), pp. 160-168. https://doi.org/10.12678/1089-313X.091521aWomen walking together: an exploration of space, place and female empowerment
Farmer, C., Sarah, S. and Navare, J. 2021. Women walking together: an exploration of space, place and female empowerment. Women Walking: Histories, Movement and Mobilities - The Cultural Capital Exchange. Online 22 Mar 2022Prevalence of strength training for student and professional dancers
Farmer, C. and Brouner, J. 2021. Prevalence of strength training for student and professional dancers. Denver Live: International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) 31st Annual Conference. Virtual 21 - 24 Oct 2021Perceptions of strength training in dance
Farmer, C. and Brouner, J. 2020. Perceptions of strength training in dance. Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries - Winter Research Conference. Middlesex University 10 Dec 2020 Middlesex University.Dance Well evaluation report 2016-2019
Farmer, C. 2019. Dance Well evaluation report 2016-2019. London, UK Akademi South Asian Dance UK.Researching the impact of South Asian dance on autistic children
Farmer, C. 2024. Researching the impact of South Asian dance on autistic children. IADMS 34th Annual Conference. Rimini, Italy 16 - 20 Oct 2024The 'female' dancer: a soma-scientific approach
Farmer, C. and Kindred, H. (ed.) 2024. The 'female' dancer: a soma-scientific approach. London, UK Taylor & Francis (Routledge).Learn the Charleston
Farmer, C. and Foster-Paul, Y. 2023. Learn the Charleston. London, UK Royal Air Force Museum London.921
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