Dr Kate Marsh: Class, Care and Precarity (Dancing Class)

In this episode of Dancing Class, Laura and Rachel invite artist and researcher Kate Marsh to discuss her journey from growing up in Peterborough to becoming a dance professional and academic. Kate reflects on childhood encounters with movement, the impact of supportive teachers, and how class, disability, and identity continue to inform her relationship with dance. Kate discusses key mentors in her career, barriers to access, and the role of confidence and community in navigating dance and academia. The conversation highlights dance as both precarious a catalyst for empowerment and social mobility.Date recorded: 21st February 2025Sound Recordists: Dr Laura Taylor, Charlotte Ryan, Igor MieczkowskiEditing: Dr Laura Taylor/Amelie ThomasAudio accompaniment: Dr Jess Blaise WardAudio accompaniment mastering: Michael Ward

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