If you are over the age of 18 and work as a dance freelancer, you may be eligible to participate in this research study.
This is a collaborative research project between the University of Birmingham, One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine & Science (NIDMS). This study seeks to understand the mental health and wellbeing experiences of dance freelancers in the United Kingdom during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who is over the age of 18 and working as a dance freelancer in the United Kingdom is welcome to participate. Participants will take part in a one-to-one online interview, which will last no more than one hour. During the interview, participants will be asked about any challenges and opportunities to experiencing good mental health and wellbeing over the course of the pandemic, as well as any perceived challenges and opportunities for experiencing good mental health and wellbeing moving as we move towards a life free of any COVID-19-related restrictions.
All participants will receive a £20 Amazon or One4All Multistore gift card as a thank you for their time.
All interviews will take place online using either Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in participating in this research, or if you have any questions about this study, please contact Maria Kolitsida at
MXK029@student.bham.ac.uk.
This study has been granted ethical approval by the Ethics Committee at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham.