Heather Rikic
Programme Director: MSc Dance Science and Education; Teaching Fellow in Dance Science and Education
Address
- Street
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Moray House School of Education and Sport, SL
- City
- University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus)
- Post code
- EH8 8AQ
Background
Heather's background and interests are in various aspects of dance education, performance and research. She joined the University of Edinburgh as a Teaching Fellow in August 2021 and has taught on various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences (ISPEHS) and supervised student dissertations.
Qualifications
MSc in Dance Science and Education - The University of Edinburgh
Responsibilities & affiliations
Programme Director for MSc Dance Science and Education
Teaching artist at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Certified Cunningham Technique teacher
Undergraduate teaching
Teaching:
- Physical Culture 1 (seminar tutor and practical dance)
- Physical Education Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 & 2 (practical dance)
Postgraduate teaching
Course Organiser:
- Professional Development and Leadership in Dance Teaching
- Professional Development and Leadership in Dance Teaching in the Community
Teaching:
- Dance Pedagogy
- Preventative Dance Medicine
Supervisor:
- MSc Dance Science and Education dissertation
Research summary
Research Interests:
- Impact of Dance Education on Children's Academic Attainment
- Mature Dancers' Experiences in Recreational Ballet Class
- Authentic Arts Experiences in Scottish Primary Schools