ResDance Series 6: Episode 3: A Dose of Joy with Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu In this episode, Vicki shares insight into her experiences in dance and reflects upon the opportunities and the people who have informed her journey thus far. Through discussion of her work with Uchenna and as a choreographer and movement director in dance and theatre, she reveals her quest to lead with love, joy and peace and the role of empowerment in her practice, more widely. Throughout the episode, Vicki places emphasis on the value given to the individual bring seen and heard and the importance of connecting with others and helping others to see themselves in the stories they tell. Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu is the founder, creative director and joint CEO of Uchenna, a touring dance company that empowers, entertains and educates through dance. Independently, Vicki works as a Choreographer and Movement Director working in dance and theatre and as Coach and Facilitator working in the arts. She is the Director of Empowerment at People Make It Work and won the 2020 Women in Dance Award from AWA (Advancing Women’s Aspirations with Dance), a charity dedicated to helping women and girls aspire to leadership roles through dance. She is the Colossal Connections Coach who empowers Artistic Women to LET GO OF GUILT, experience COLOSSAL TRANSFORMATIONS & RECLAIM their lives. Contact details Email: [email protected] Website: www.vickiigbokwe.com  Instagram: @vicki_igbokwe Uchenna Dance Instagram: @uchenna_dance Website: www.uchennadance.com  Coaching Monday energisers https://mailchi.mp/eaf8c3cd4cff/5sbuiumytt Please share this episode with students, educators, practitioners, performers, and interdisciplinary researchers curious to learn more about dance research in action.