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Kate Marsh discusses her journey in dance and academia, reflecting on class, disability, and identity.

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 2025 Sound Recordists: Dr Laura Taylor, Charlotte Ryan, Igor Mieczkowski Editing: Dr Laura Taylor/Amelie Thomas Audio accompaniment: Dr Jess Blaise Ward Audio accompaniment mastering: Michael Ward

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