• Award-winning dance pairs hold their trophies for a photo

    Notts LBSS Success In Varsity Competition

    On 26th November, UoN’s Latin, Ballroom and Salsa society (LBSS) hosted their annual varsity competition, where universities from all across the country competed against one another in different dancing styles. This year saw 11 teams competing, with Nottingham being joined by Glasgow, Durham, Bournemouth, Leeds, Lancaster, Leicester, Manchester, York,...
  • Society Spotlight: Latin, Ballroom And Salsa Society

    For those wanting to dance at university, whether beginner or expert, Latin, Ballroom and Salsa Society is definitely the society for you, providing a range of different sessions you can get involved with. Abigail Cadman Kerr interviewed Alicia Ward, the General Secretary, to find out more....
  • Inside The Dance Industry: An Interview With Dancer Órla Baxendale

    Impact recently spoke to Órla Baxendale, a 23-year-old dancer from Manchester, about her experiences in the dance industry. A rare opportunity to gain a glimpse into this clandestine and often highly elitist art form, we were keen to hear about Órla’s personal journey within this cutthroat world. ...
  • UoN Cheerleading – “So Much More Than Just Pom-Poms”

    Josh Collins Many people think of cheerleading as something from the realms of High School Musical – a novelty on the other side of the world. There is so much more to the sport of cheerleading, however, and I sat down with three members of the University’s cheer team...
  • The story of Mrs F: how music therapy can benefit individuals with dementia, one memory at a time

    How can dementia be treated? Can only pharmaceutical drugs improve the livelihoods of those with a dementia diagnosis? Or are there other interventions that are effective in treating the symptoms of dementia? Dementia is not an illness itself, but is a syndrome where two or more cognitive capacities decline,...
  • The Knot @ Lakeside Arts

    Captivating, intense, and comedic are just three ways to describe The Knot, a dance show consisting of world-class contemporary movers. The story followed a unique take on the wedding celebration where the bride, groom, best men, and bridesmaids used their bodies to convey the different emotions that are expressed...
  • Dear Agony Aunt: I’ve never been to Nottingham before…

    Dear Auntie Carol… I have never been to Nottingham before – what is there to do? Auntie Carol says… Oh my Christ. I knew the day would come, I just didn’t know it would come so soon! This is my first question from outside of Nottingham – Auntie Carol...