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Power, Trauma and Safety in Dance with Nicole Perry
Season 4
Ep: 04
In this episode of Dance Real, Kate Histon is joined by intimacy director and educator Nicole Perry for a grounded conversation on consent, power dynamics, trauma-informed practice, and psychological safety in dance and performance training.
Together, they explore how consent-forward practice applies not only to intimacy and partnering, but to everyday teaching environments across ballet, contemporary, theatre, and musical theatre. Nicole explains the role of intimacy direction and coordination, clarifies common misconceptions, and unpacks how power operates in studios and classrooms, often without teachers realising it.
The conversation also examines trauma-informed education, why trauma cannot be reduced to a checklist, and how psychological safety is experienced rather than declared. Practical, sustainable shifts are discussed for teachers who want to integrate consent awareness without abandoning structure, rigour, or high standards.
This episode is for dance teachers, studio owners, parents, and dancers who care about ethical leadership, embodied learning, and creating training environments that support both excellence and agency.
Connect with Nicole Perry;
Book on Routledge, can pre-order as of 1/2/26: https://www.routledge.com/Care-full-Creativity-in-Theatre-and-Dance-Education-Consent-Forward-Trauma-Informed-Psychologically-Safe-Movement-Pedagogy/Perry/p/book/9781032979502
Book on Amazon, currently available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Care-full-Creativity-Theatre-Dance-Education/dp/103297950X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Nicole's website
Momentum's website
IPEC's website
Intimacy Direction in Dance website
dancers.ai
🩰 Stay Connected with Kate
Follow Kate for more episodes, personal reflections, and real-talk on healing and integrity in the dance world:
🌐 Website: www.katehiston.com
📷 Instagram: @katehiston | @dance_real_podcast | @Master_Dancer_Mindset
🎧 Podcast: Dance Real Podcast – available on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms
Disclaimer:
The Dance Real Podcast is a space for open, honest conversations rooted in real-life experiences within the dance world. What I share and what my guests share is based on personal perspective, not professional advice. If you’re seeking support for your mental health, legal matters, or business decisions, I encourage you to speak with a qualified professional.
The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t always reflect mine. Any references to people, places, or situations are shared with respect and the intent to spark reflection, learning, and conversation not to harm or misrepresent.
By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree that the host, guests, and Dance Real Podcast are not liable for any decisions made based on the information provided.
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By Kate HistonSeason 4
Ep: 04
In this episode of Dance Real, Kate Histon is joined by intimacy director and educator Nicole Perry for a grounded conversation on consent, power dynamics, trauma-informed practice, and psychological safety in dance and performance training.
Together, they explore how consent-forward practice applies not only to intimacy and partnering, but to everyday teaching environments across ballet, contemporary, theatre, and musical theatre. Nicole explains the role of intimacy direction and coordination, clarifies common misconceptions, and unpacks how power operates in studios and classrooms, often without teachers realising it.
The conversation also examines trauma-informed education, why trauma cannot be reduced to a checklist, and how psychological safety is experienced rather than declared. Practical, sustainable shifts are discussed for teachers who want to integrate consent awareness without abandoning structure, rigour, or high standards.
This episode is for dance teachers, studio owners, parents, and dancers who care about ethical leadership, embodied learning, and creating training environments that support both excellence and agency.
Connect with Nicole Perry;
Book on Routledge, can pre-order as of 1/2/26: https://www.routledge.com/Care-full-Creativity-in-Theatre-and-Dance-Education-Consent-Forward-Trauma-Informed-Psychologically-Safe-Movement-Pedagogy/Perry/p/book/9781032979502
Book on Amazon, currently available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Care-full-Creativity-Theatre-Dance-Education/dp/103297950X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Nicole's website
Momentum's website
IPEC's website
Intimacy Direction in Dance website
dancers.ai
🩰 Stay Connected with Kate
Follow Kate for more episodes, personal reflections, and real-talk on healing and integrity in the dance world:
🌐 Website: www.katehiston.com
📷 Instagram: @katehiston | @dance_real_podcast | @Master_Dancer_Mindset
🎧 Podcast: Dance Real Podcast – available on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms
Disclaimer:
The Dance Real Podcast is a space for open, honest conversations rooted in real-life experiences within the dance world. What I share and what my guests share is based on personal perspective, not professional advice. If you’re seeking support for your mental health, legal matters, or business decisions, I encourage you to speak with a qualified professional.
The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t always reflect mine. Any references to people, places, or situations are shared with respect and the intent to spark reflection, learning, and conversation not to harm or misrepresent.
By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree that the host, guests, and Dance Real Podcast are not liable for any decisions made based on the information provided.