Hopal Romans
Lecturer in Dance Education
Since joining the RAD in August 2017, my contribution to the teaching programmes in the Faculty of Education focuses on the university-validated programmes of study, Dance Histories, Repertoire and Techniques, Performance Practice, Professional Development and teaching placements.
My background includes working as a performer in dance and theatre companies in the United States and the United Kingdom, as a freelance contemporary dance teacher and Arts Education Manager for the dance charity ‘Independance’, and professional development in the voluntary and community sector. I have a specialist teaching interest in modern dance techniques, particularly the Horton Technique.
In addition to the dance and community sector, I worked for 9 years in music education as Principal Officer – Policy & Programmes for Youth Music, developing music making programmes for children and young people with the least opportunity.
Qualifications
- Masters of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)
- Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies
- MA Professional Practice Dance Technique Pedagogy (Distinction)
- PG DTAL-CYP Dance Teaching and Learning – Children and Young People
- Diploma in Arts Management (Intensive)
Teaching and management
Teaching areas and management responsibilities include:
- BA (Hons) Dance Education
- BA (Hons) Ballet Education
- Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma
- Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching Certificate.
- MA in Education (Dance Teaching)
- Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies
- BA (Hons) Dance Education – Level 5 Coordinator
Research interests and projects
Research interests include technique and pedagogy from a cultural, historical and educational standpoint in modern dance training for the 21st Century.
Professional activities
Former Step into Dance freelance teacher, working mostly with Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs.
Freelance Horton Technique teacher at various dance organisations, universities and institutions.