Learn. Explore. Move.
Curious minds.
Moving lives.
Explore the psychology of dance, movement and mental wellbeing. Find fresh ideas, thoughtful learning and practical ways to bring movement into your life.
Dr Peter Lovatt
Psychologist & dance researcher
Lindsey Lovatt
Occupational therapist &
systemic practitioner
Science, care & a shared love of movement.
Understand the psychology of dance.
Make a little space for yourself.
Learn to support other people.
Find your next step
Learn something.
Feel the possibilities.
Live online · Cohort 4 · January 2027
An Introduction to
Dance Psychology
Eight weeks of live learning with Peter and a shared cohort. Explore how dance shapes thinking, emotion, social connection and health—with space to question, discuss and apply what you learn.
Recordings, quizzes, reflections & two private supervisions.
Move-Assure · At home, at your pace
Dance for
Mental Wellbeing
A little movement. A moment for you. Dance with Dame Darcey Bussell and Peter, with wellbeing ideas created by Lindsey. Follow a 20-week programme, with time to revisit your favourite sessions.
One payment. No automatic renewal. No dance experience needed.
Learn with us
Two perspectives.
One human approach.
Peter brings the questions, the science and the unexpected connections. Lindsey brings a calm, practical understanding of people and wellbeing. Together, we make room for clear thinking, genuine connection and the pleasure of moving.
Curiosity & discovery
Dr Peter Lovatt
Psychologist · Researcher · Former professional dancer
Peter founded the Doctor Dance Academy to bring Dance Psychology beyond the university. His teaching connects scientific evidence with lived experience—and the occasional dance—to help you see movement in a different light.
Founder of the Dance Psychology Lab.
Author of Dance Psychology and The Dance Cure.
Understanding & care
Lindsey Lovatt
Occupational therapist · Systemic practitioner · Educator
Lindsey brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to mental wellbeing. Her work considers the whole person: everyday activities, relationships and the things that matter to them. She created Move-Assure’s wellbeing content and leads its coach training.
Move-Assure Director of Mental Wellbeing.
Professional learning for people who support others.
Professional learning
For the people
who support others.
Bring psychology, movement and wellbeing into your work. Explore learning with Lindsey for dance teachers, clinicians, coaches and wellbeing practitioners.
Coming to Doctor Dance Academy
Move-Assure Mental Wellbeing Coach Training
Develop your practice through anytime recorded teaching, reflection and assessment. Enquire about the training while we bring it into the Academy.
Coming soon
Mental Health First Aid
for the dance sector
Lindsey is preparing a course for people working in dance. Get in touch to ask about the planned course and forthcoming dates.
Resources for everyday life
A good question is
a good place to start.
My Mental Wellbeing
How are you,
really?
Take a moment to reflect. Complete the Academy’s wellbeing questionnaire and return to your results over time.
For registered Academy members, including subscribers and course students. Sign in to access your page.
Free research resource
Dance, cancer &
the questions that matter.
Visit the Doctor Dance Cancer Hub for accessible research summaries and personal perspectives. Explore the evidence, then find out about Dancing with Cancer.
Keep exploring
Follow your curiosity.
Explore psychology resources, quizzes and Insights. Find a new question, consider the evidence and make connections with your own experience.
A project in development
Doctor Dance
Groove Café.
CalmJoyfulFierceTender
What if you could
order a dance?
Choose how you would like to think, feel, connect and move. Our developing Groove Café concept explores a different way into dance—one personal order at a time.