dr. Aby Watson

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artist - choreographer - researcher - performer /
PhD in neuroqueer choreography /
dyslexic, dyspraxic, autistic & ADHD / she/they
NOT USING TWITTER

[IntellectBooks @IntellectBooks]

Choreographic Practices 15.1 is out now!

‘Differing Bodyminds: Cripping Choreography’

Including ‘Disordering Dance: Foundations of an emerging neuroqueer choreography’ by @abswatson
@TaPRA_ @DramaHE_UK

https://t.co/m3KUsBEF9w

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

@ThatKerryHudson Congratulations Kerry! So glad it all worked out in the end :)

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

@rosieabeast Massive congratulations! This is fantastic news. I hope today you are floating and glowing and basking in all your hard-worked-for doctorhood! x

[Touretteshero @touretteshero]

UK Arts & Disability crew, please help spread the word about this new leadership at #Touretteshero. A job for someone who’s committed to removing disabling barriers & who's excited to work in non-normative ways. (London/4 days a wk/£41,200): https://t.co/13tKOy0Ycu

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

You're so welcome Liz, thank you for these warm words. Really glad my writing speaks to you.

[Liz Clark @LizClarkDance]

“An access rider is a document of disclosure – it should always be navigated with upmost respect” Thanks for this blog @abswatson I like being radically honest & transparent about barriers I face when working… this has been a refreshing & helpful read. https://t.co/4gwRenHhrW

[UNLIMITED @weareunltd]

🤔 ‘To access rider or not to access rider?’

@abswatson, a neurodivergent artist based in Glasgow shares her insights on our blog today.

From issues with access riders to her unique approach (including a snippet from her own dance performance rider).

🔗 https://t.co/VOfv9EoUWP

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

@slampreasoprano @ikongallery This looks so cool!

[Amy Pearson @DrAmyPearson]

🔗 This #AutismAcceptanceWeek we (@DrMBotha @KieranRose7 @Sarahhdbristol @SedgewickF are thrilled to launch our Autistic Guide to Healthy Relationships, as part of our work on autistic experiences of intimate partner violence, funded by the @VAMHN

https://t.co/gfQKlAbtuI

[Mariana Lopez @Mariana_J_Lopez]

Delighted to start announcing the guest speakers for the Symposium on Disability and Accessibility in the Creative Sector to be held in Edinburgh. Our 1st speaker is @abswatson with "A Dip into Disordering Dance: Riffing on Neurodivergent Choreography" https://t.co/RgboPUCsBf

[Fevered Sleep @feveredsleep]

“Time and care are a dance, sometimes we’re in sync and it’s beautiful, at other moments it’s more of a brawl.” - Jess Thom @touretteshero

Start your week with a beautifully wrttien blog contribution answering to our current question 'How do we make and remake time?".

[Touretteshero @touretteshero]

This isn’t going away @The_Globe you have a shrinking window to show you are prepared to listen to your disabled colleagues. Pressing on & ignoring these well articulated concerns from hundreds of disabled artists will do far reaching damage.

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

@LouiseCreechan @DrRJChapman @kentishscribble @BBCFreeThinking @DrMatthewSweet So cool!!

[Touretteshero @touretteshero]

Paid creative, opportunities for disabled, neurodivergent & chronically ill young people aged 14-26. Make new art works for a collaborative zine called The Department of Wonder & Play - the other DWP! Supportive, low pressure opp, easy read info & application. #SpreadTheWord

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

Thanks to @RCS_TheExchange for the space and peer support 🙏

#neuroqueerchoreography #neurodiversity #neurodivergentdance #neurodivergentchoreography #stimming #stimmy #stimdance #stimmingdancing #neurodiversityresearch #neuroqueer

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

This week I have been in the studio polishing 'Neurodivergent Embodiments: Choreographies of Stimming' - my new (not boring or confusing) performance lecture that I'm soon taking to Encuentro de Artes Inclusivos Festival in Lima, Peru with thanks to British Council (@pebritish)

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

This performance lecture is a manifestation of my ongoing interest in neurodivergent-centred knowledge exchange. In it, I show & tell about neurodivergent embodiment, stimming, & my choreographic approach of stimprovisation. Here's a snapshot of me & some stimmy collaborators!

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

In the last 24 hours, over 6,000 people have signed our petition to @AngusRobertson, urging the Scottish Government to stick to their commitments on arts funding.

Especially now, Scotland's cultural sector needs backing, not broken promises.

https://t.co/BYhWFCJYzj

[Campaign for the Arts @_CFTA]

🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚨
Shocking news: the Scottish Government is breaking its promise on arts funding.

In February, thousands joined our campaign to speak out against a £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland.

It worked. Ministers abandoned the cut.
But now they're bringing it back.

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

I have the delight of dancing in Xan Dye's #STIMMING at @ThePlaceLondon tomorrow... and we're sold out! There is still space in our afternoon open dress, so DM if you're interested. Here's some pictures from the very hot rehearsal studio

[dr. Aby Watson @abswatson]

@dandawcp Smashing it. Curious about the play!!! 👀