Ashley Brain, PhD
Stott Pilates Certified Instructor
Publications:
Petts, L. & McGill, A. (2024). Disrupting the Obligation of Objective Knowledge in Dance Science Research, Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 28(3): 196-208. https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313X241245493
McGill, A. Houston, S. & Lee, R.Y.W. (2019). Effects of a ballet intervention on trunk coordination and range of motion during gait in people with Parkinson’s, Cogent Medicine, 6:1, 1583085, https://doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2019.1583085
McGill, A., Houston, S. & Lee, R.Y.W. (2018). Effects of a ballet-based dance intervention on gait variability and balance confidence of people with Parkinson’s, Arts & Health, 11:2, 133-146, https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2018.1443947
Houston, S. & McGill, A. (2017). Understanding quality of life through the experiences of dancers with Parkinson's. Chapter in Dance and the Quality of Life, Bond, K. & Gardner, S. (eds). Springer
McGill, A. (2016) Living with Parkinsonism: Does dance help improve the quality of movement, functions and everyday activities? Doctoral thesis, London: University of Roehampton,
https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/289008/Ashley_McGill_2016.pdf
Houston, S. & McGill, A. (2015) English National Ballet Dance for Parkinson’s: an investigative study part 2. London: University of Roehampton/English National Ballet, https://www.ballet.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/English-National-Ballet-Dance-for-Parkinsons-research-report.pdf
McGill, A., Houston, S., & Lee, R.Y.W. (2014). Dance for Parkinson's: a new framework for research on its physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits. Complementary therapies in medicine, 22(3), 426–432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.03.005
Houston, S. & McGill, A. (2013). A mixed-methods study into ballet for people living with Parkinson's. Arts & Health, 5(2). p. 103-11, https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2012.745580
Houston, S. & McGill, A., (2011). English National Ballet Dance for Parkinson's: An investigative study. London: University of Roehampton/English National Ballet.
Nordin, S. & McGill, A. (2009). Standing on the Shoulders of a Young Giant: How Dance Teachers Can Benefit From Learning About Positive Psychology. IADMS Bulletin for Dancers and Teachers, 1(2). p. 4-6, https://iadms.org/media/2939/iadms-bulletin-vol1n2.pdf
Podcasts:
ResDance Podcast, Season1, Episode 5 - Dance Health Research - A person centred approach with Ashley McGill
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OZTFB3pObTk0P1Wik5SM8
SciDance Podcast, Season3, Episode 11 - Dance for Parkinson's with Ashley McGill
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZWXUmS1ZuiHlfzatD0j3I