🩰 UK pre-professional dance students (18+) wanted for a study on attentional focus, coping skills & performance anxiety in dance training Complete a short survey and get £5 for taking part. 👉 Take part here: standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #DanceScience #Research

I'm in the process of analysing some of the data from my PhD study exploring performance anxiety in dancers. 1,012 dancers took part and early results are in. I think they’ll interest dance educators, coaches, and choreographers 🩰🧠 (1/5)

Excited to share that I’ll be presenting my PhD research at the 35th IADMS conference in Las Vegas this September! An incredible opportunity to contribute to a global academic forum in dance medicine & science. #IADMS2025 🇺🇸💃🏻🧠📚

A race day pic from yesterday! #Inverness

First volunteer credit at junior parkrun this morning! A cold one, but what a fab way to start a Sunday 👏🏻

Building on last week’s article, I dive into when an external focus might not work and explore alternative approaches. Read more: amelianewton.co.uk/blog/is-an-e...

Is an external focus for everyone? Contrasting approaches in dance

While much research suggests that adopting an external focus of attention improves performance, Andrade et al. (2020) found that this was not the case for experienced amateur and professional ballet...

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Sharing my latest insights on ballet performance: how an external focus can boost performance under pressure 🩰 amelianewton.co.uk/blog/optimis...

Optimising ballet performance through attentional focus

The demanding world of classical ballet requires dancers to execute intricate movements with precision and grace. While traditional training emphasises perfecting technique through rigorous practice, ...

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Loud noise has always been quite overwhelming for me, so I’m giving Loop earplugs a try. 🌀 They’ll help take the edge off without blocking out the world entirely - great for sensitive hearing and navigating busy spaces more comfortably. Away to try them out during the Aldi shop!👂🏻✨

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🩰 Just wrote about a recent study on how social comparison affects dancers, shedding light on the psychological challenges of performing in a competitive world. Check it out: amelianewton.co.uk/blog/how-soc... Would love to hear your thoughts!

Yesterday saw the lowest global Saturday #parkrun attendance since last Dec, thanks to Storm Bert hitting UK/Ire. parkrun UK saw their the lowest attendance since Dec 2022, and largest absolute drop aside from the COVID pause (although Beast from the East in March 2018 saw a bigger decrease as a %).

Spent my Sunday morning on the sofa discovering the PressReader app - such a game-changer! 🛋️📰 Got free access through my local library and now I can browse newspapers from all over the world. Perfect for a chilled, coffee-fuelled start to the day. ☕🌍

🏅 Alistair Brownlee retires after an incredible 15+ years. A two-time Olympic gold medallist and the first ever to defend his Olympic title, his legacy includes inspiring millions through his sportsmanship and rivalry with brother Jonny. 🌍💪🏻 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic triathlon champion retires aged 36

Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.

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🩰 Just wrote about a recent study on how social comparison affects dancers, shedding light on the psychological challenges of performing in a competitive world. Check it out: amelianewton.co.uk/blog/how-soc... Would love to hear your thoughts!

How social comparison impacts dancers

A new study by Rasheed and Runswick (2024) published in the Journal of Dance Education explores a topic very familiar to those of us who have spent time training and performing in dance: social comp...

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Using this opportunity to showcase some film photos I took on a recent holiday to Las Vegas 🎞️ #photography #filmphotography #lasvegas amelianewton.co.uk/photography/...

🧠🏃🏻‍♀️ Staying physically fit can lower the risk of dementia, new research shows. Another reason to keep moving for both body and mind! #physicalactivity #research www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Physical fitness can lower risk of dementia, research finds

Regular exercise can delay dementia onset by 18 months, says study in British Journal of Sports Medicine

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🌟 A little about me: 🧠 PhD student investigating performance under pressure in dancers. 🏃‍♀️ Parkrun lover. ⚽ Big football fan! 📸 Film photography enthusiast, capturing life one frame at a time. 🐾 Proud cat parent to two mischievous felines. Looking forward to connecting!

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