Michelle S. Dwarika
midwarika.bsky.social
Michelle S. Dwarika
@midwarika.bsky.social
Doctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham studying mental skills training in dance |MAS in Dance Science.
Our mixed methods systematic review is now live on BMJ Open.
It maps 21 studies using the TIDieR framework to assess how interventions are designed, delivered & reported.
#DanceResearch #MentalSkillsTraining #BMJOpen
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
That’s a wrap! Attending the first Safer Sport congress was inspirational. So many colleagues do such excellent work in making Sport and Dance a better place. Together we are stronger - let’s continue to make safeguarding a priority in thr sports and dance world!
June 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Oh, Montreal! What a beautiful city and what a great start to our journey towards the Safer in Sport congress it has been

🧭 We explored the city, visited the basilica and ate well

🎪 We got to see Luzia by @cirquedusoleil. 🥹

#saferinsportcongress #canada #montreal
June 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Looking forward to sharing the results of our scoping review on on 'Abuse and Harm in Dance at #ICSSR2025

with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This protocol describes a study exploring the mental skills freelance dancers need to navigate their careers. By integrating insights from dancers and psychologists, we aim to develop a meaningful, evidence based Mental Skills Training (MST) program. #DanceResearch #MentalSkills #FreelanceArtists
February 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
And yet again we say: adie, Basel! I had another great Christmas with our Swiss family. I’ve eaten and drunk my way through quite a few aperos and tons of good food. I neither confirm nor deny to have eaten my weight in Christmas cookies. Quality time, indeed ❤️🙌🏻
December 29, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Just spent some great and productive days with members of the The SPRINT project at our writing retreat in Derbyshire, UK. I had the best company, many great conversations and really got some work done 🙌🏻 Let’s do this again! #danceresearch #sprintteam #universityofbirmingham
November 15, 2024 at 7:40 AM
That’s a wrap for this years’ dance psychology session at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO). It’s such a priviledge working with the wonderful BA ballet students. Thank you for engaging and spending these really precious hours with me! #dancescience #dancepsychology
November 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM