DA Symposium: The Intimate One (Studio 5)

About this event

Suki McConnon - Project RED-D Topic: An introduction to Relative Energy Deficiency in Dance (REDs) - what it is, why dancers and performers are especially at risk, and how the sector can prevent it. Speaker: Suki is Programme & Research Manager at Project RED-D, and a former professional dancer with English National Ballet. She brings both lived experience and postgraduate training in performing arts medicine to her work, and is passionate about shaping lasting cultural change in dance. Dr Jessica Eccles - 'Bendy bodies, bendy brains: neurodiversity and creativity' Topic: A fascinating look at the overlap between hypermobility, neurodivergence and creativity, and what it means for how we think, move and create. Speaker: Dr Jessica Eccles is a neurodevelopmental psychiatrist and Associate Professor at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and co-founder of the world's first Neurodivergent Brain Body Clinic. She hopes to challenge stereotypes and spark curiosity. This is a guest event presented by an independent organisation or individual and is not part of Jacksons Lane’s programme; please note that any regular Jacksons Lane discounts or offers don’t apply to this event.