In this episode of Dancing Class, Laura Griffiths and Rachel Krische 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.

  • Kate Marsh

    Disabled dance artist, performer and teacher

  • Dr Rachel Krische

    Performer & Academic Researcher

  • Dr Laura Griffiths

    Senior Lecturer in Dance

Digital Event

World Premiere

Venue: Online

  • Admission: Listen with Digital Pass (Pay What You Can from £5), which gives you access to DU’s entire digital programme!
  • Duration: 89 minutes
  • Access: Captioned

Dance Umbrella Festival 2025 Across London & Online
2 - 31 October


Credits +

Date of recording: 21 February 2025

  • Dr Laura Taylor
    Sound Recordist
  • Charlotte Ryan
    Sound Recordist
  • Igor Mieczkowski
    Sound Recordist
  • Dr Laura Taylor
    Editing
  • Amelie Thomas
    Editing
  • Dr Jess Blaise Ward
    Audio Accompaniment
  • Michael Ward
    Audio Accompaniment Mastering
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