Series 3: Episode 9: ‘Shaking-Up’ Learning with Linzi McLagan In this episode, Linzi shares insight into her experiences as an educator in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Further Education settings. Throughout the episode we reflect upon her dance research in Scottish Primary schools, with relation to projects such as: ‘Shake It Up’ and ‘Step It Up’ at YDance which aim to raise attainment and support the confidence and skills of primary teachers delivering dance as part of the curriculum in Scottish schools. Further, we explore the work and aims of YDance as an organisation and reflect upon her thinking around possible barriers to dance participation and ideas for future engagement and research endeavours. Linzi is a GTCS registered lecturer and works on the BA course at Dundee and Angus college. She has various roles at Scottish Qualification Authority and is Head of Education at YDance (Scottish Youth Dance). At YDance, Linzi is principally responsible for the Education strand of the company’s work which includes strategic planning, management and delivery of education projects and events. Her role aims to promote the delivery of dance within the formal education sector and influence the future development of dance within the Scottish curriculum. She has worked extensively throughout Scotland as a Dance Educationalist in Early Years, Primary, secondary and Further Education settings. Linzi has a passion for learning and teaching and is an advocate for dance within the Education sector. Her goal is to initiate and facilitate discussions that empower teachers as well as challenge their perceptions and tacit assumptions of dance. Contact details: Email: [email protected] Website: www.ydance.org Twitter: @LinziMclagan Useful Resources: ‘Shake it Up’: About Shake It Up | YDance ‘Shake it Up’ video footage: https://youtu.be/XLlPQN0cajg ‘Shake it Up’ Report Evaluation: YDance-Shake-It-Up-Programme-Evaluation-Final-Report.pdf Please share this episode with students, educators, practitioners, performers, and interdisciplinary researchers curious to learn more about dance research in action.