Dr Peter Lovatt

Psychologist & Dancer
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Peter was a professional dancer,

he became an academic psychologist,

he set up the first Dance Psychology Lab

at the University of Hertfordshire

in 2008.



Peter does three things:

Research, Perform, Speak.

                         

Research


Peter's research uses scientific methods to investigate the relationship between:

Dance & Health (incl. Parkinson's Disease)

Dance & Self-esteem

Dance & Thinking

Dance & Hormones

Dance & Emotion Recognition


































Perform


Peter works with choreographers to create new dance works which have a psychological basis.

Peter's recent performances have included:

INSPIRED Psychology:Danced

23 Feelings in Dance

Dance Doctor, Dance! The Psychology of Dance Show



































Speak


Peter speaks about his work to anyone who is interested in Dance Psychology.  The format of Peter's talks include:

After dinner talks

Talks to special interest groups

Public engagement in Science

TV and Radio




































Make Contact

Peter can be contacted by email, snail mail, phone, through Twitter or on Facebook

Email: P.J.Lovatt@herts.ac.uk

Peter's office: 01707 284608 (from outside UK 0044 1707 284608

Dance Psychology Lab: 01707 281340

Dance Psychology Lab
School of Psychology
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Herts
AL10 9AB

Mobile: 07580 042 933

Twitter  @DanceDrDance

Skype  drpeterlovatt

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