Dr Rachel Mathews
Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice,
School of Creative Practice,
Dance
Biography
Rachel Mathews teaches into the undergraduate Dance courses:- coordinating a number of theory and practice units
- teaching practical classes in Latin American dance styles.
- the professional/educational interface in the choreographic process
- new media choreography
- event management for dance
- audience participation in dance performances
- Australian colonial dance
- dance in peacebuilding
- choreographing ballet for film
- eurythmy
- the use of dance and equine facilitated learning to improve corporate leadership skills
Personal details
Positions
- Lecturer in Dance Theory
Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice,
School of Creative Practice,
Dance
Research field
Other Studies in Creative Arts and Writing
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology)
- Master of Arts in Dance with Distinction (University of Surrey)
- Bachelor of Arts (Dance) (University of Surrey)
Professional memberships and associations
Experience
Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy, Brisbane
1996 - 2004: Rachel was:
- an instructor and performer of numerous Central and South American dance styles
- instrumental in codifying and systemising a teaching program that served approximately 1000 students.
Rio Rhythmics is the case study for Rachel's PhD.
Publications
- Hanrahan, S., Pedro, R. & Cerin, E. (2009). Structured self-reflection as a tool to enhance perceived performance and maintain effort in adult recreational salsa dancers. Sport Psychologist, 23(2), 151–169. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/27324
- Hanrahan, S. & Mathews, R. (2005). Success in Salsa: Students' Evaluation of the Use of Self-Reflection When Learning to Dance. Conference Proceedings: Dance Rebooted: Initializing the Grid, 1–12. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/4590
QUT ePrints
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