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Phaedra Petsilas
Phaedra Petsilas is head of studies at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance where, as a member of the executive team, she is responsible for the academic and research provision. Phaedra is originally from Athens, Greece, and trained as a dancer, obtaining an MA in dance studies, a PGCE in dance education and a BA (Hons) in dance and related arts. She is also a senior fellow of advance HE. Phaedra is an experienced dance educator with an activist approach to her work. She is passionate about inclusion and well-being, as well as establishing an ethics of care within education, fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy and agency for all students. Her research spans across a diverse range of areas, and her current research is centred on radical dance pedagogy. Phaedra has published articles in dance journals, as well as chapters in books about education and articles for industry advocate organizations, such as One Dance UK and People Dancing.
Contact: Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Clifton Lodge, St. Margaret’s Drive, Twickenham TW1 1QN, UK.