ResDance S1: Episode 5 Dance Health Research: A person-centred approach with Ashley McGill

Dr Ashley McGill discusses her PhD research investigating the experience of dancing with Parkinson’s (The University of Roehampton and the English National Ballet). Alongside sharing key findings from her research, she questions the role of randomised controlled research designs (RCT) and the wider applicability of research approaches and methods to dance for health research. Ashley poses thought-provoking questions concerning the importance of acknowledging contextual factors and the need for a more person-centred approach in dance for Parkinson’s research. Weblink for Dance for Parkinson's research and publications: http://roehamptondance.com/parkinsons/articles/ Ashley is a visiting lecturer and researcher in Dance and Dance Science at University of Roehampton. Her research interests include the health and wellbeing impact of dance and how dance can benefit people with Parkinson’s. Contact: Ashley.McGill10@roehampton.ac.uk Please share this episode with students, educators, practitioners, performers, and interdisciplinary researchers curious to learn more about dance research in action.