🩰 UK pre-professional dance students (18+) wanted for a study on attentional focus, coping skills & performance anxiety in dance training Complete a short survey and get £5 for taking part. 👉 Take part here: standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #DanceScience #Research

I'm in the process of analysing some of the data from my PhD study exploring performance anxiety in dancers. 1,012 dancers took part and early results are in. I think they’ll interest dance educators, coaches, and choreographers 🩰🧠 (1/5)

Excited to share that I’ll be presenting my PhD research at the 35th IADMS conference in Las Vegas this September! An incredible opportunity to contribute to a global academic forum in dance medicine & science. #IADMS2025 🇺🇸💃🏻🧠📚

A race day pic from yesterday! #Inverness

First volunteer credit at junior parkrun this morning! A cold one, but what a fab way to start a Sunday 👏🏻

Building on last week’s article, I dive into when an external focus might not work and explore alternative approaches. Read more: amelianewton.co.uk/blog/is-an-e...

Sharing my latest insights on ballet performance: how an external focus can boost performance under pressure 🩰 amelianewton.co.uk/blog/optimis...

Loud noise has always been quite overwhelming for me, so I’m giving Loop earplugs a try. 🌀 They’ll help take the edge off without blocking out the world entirely - great for sensitive hearing and navigating busy spaces more comfortably. Away to try them out during the Aldi shop!👂🏻✨

Great read from @amelianewton.bsky.social

Yesterday saw the lowest global Saturday #parkrun attendance since last Dec, thanks to Storm Bert hitting UK/Ire. parkrun UK saw their the lowest attendance since Dec 2022, and largest absolute drop aside from the COVID pause (although Beast from the East in March 2018 saw a bigger decrease as a %).

Spent my Sunday morning on the sofa discovering the PressReader app - such a game-changer! 🛋️📰 Got free access through my local library and now I can browse newspapers from all over the world. Perfect for a chilled, coffee-fuelled start to the day. ☕🌍

🏅 Alistair Brownlee retires after an incredible 15+ years. A two-time Olympic gold medallist and the first ever to defend his Olympic title, his legacy includes inspiring millions through his sportsmanship and rivalry with brother Jonny. 🌍💪🏻 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

🩰 Just wrote about a recent study on how social comparison affects dancers, shedding light on the psychological challenges of performing in a competitive world. Check it out: amelianewton.co.uk/blog/how-soc... Would love to hear your thoughts!

Using this opportunity to showcase some film photos I took on a recent holiday to Las Vegas 🎞️ #photography #filmphotography #lasvegas amelianewton.co.uk/photography/...

🧠🏃🏻‍♀️ Staying physically fit can lower the risk of dementia, new research shows. Another reason to keep moving for both body and mind! #physicalactivity #research www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

🌟 A little about me: 🧠 PhD student investigating performance under pressure in dancers. 🏃‍♀️ Parkrun lover. ⚽ Big football fan! 📸 Film photography enthusiast, capturing life one frame at a time. 🐾 Proud cat parent to two mischievous felines. Looking forward to connecting!

Hello bluesky 👋🏻