The lecture, summarised in this interview, focused specifically on the role of Dance in Cancer Care, and reveals how dance helps to alleviate the wide ranging physical, mental, emotional and social health challenges associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment. The talk was delivered by Emily Jenkins, a Churchill Fellow and Director-Founder of Move Dance Feel which is an award winning company for women living with and beyond cancer.

The talk referred to the evidence base surrounding Move Dance Feel’s work, and to the larger body of research that highlights the value of dance, a holistic form of physical activity, for those affected by cancer. Insights were shared as to the Move Dance Feel methodology, and the work of the international Dance in Cancer Care Network that Emily coordinates