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unique. I had a meeting with Sco ish Ballet’s Health Team and I got a really good vibe.

What have you learnt from working with Sco ish Ballet Elevate®?

I’ve visited Sco ish Ballet Elevate sessions in Perth and Orkney as well as Glasgow. It has been lovely to meet, and dance with the participant dancers living with MS. Everyone has been so welcoming and interested in my research.

I’ve learnt that just focusing on understanding what works isn’t the right approach. It’s about what works for whom and in what context. In Orkney, working in collaboration with local partner organisations, dance artists and Elevate dancers has been a great opportunity. e research takes on a life of its own.

What else have you been working on with Sco ish Ballet?

I’m interested in how technology can be used in dance health, so I was delighted to be asked to evaluate the SB Duet pilot. e project involves a series of digital dance resources that can be safely enjoyed from your bed or bedside. e development has been a big learning curve for me and Sco ish Ballet, trying to find the right balance between an in-person presence and digital delivery.

Sco ish Ballet and I have built a beautiful relationship with care home sta and residents. Initially, we thought Duet would be useful for residents who couldn’t leave their room. But actually, sta regularly brought residents together to use Duet as a group. ere is so much going on at Sco ish Ballet. I’m excited to see the Social Prescribing project delivery start and how it might help build capacity for healthcare in Scotland.

What are you looking forward to working on with Sco ish Ballet this year?

It would be good if dance was a referral option for healthcare professionals.