Sharing my Gratitude with at the Acknowledgement from "Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education"

Since this is a time for gratitude (and since my book FINALLY has official pre-order [Jan 2, 2026] and publication [Jan 23, 2026] dates!), it seems like a great time to share the acknowledgements for "Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education: Consent-forward, Trauma-informed, Psychologically Safe Movement Pedagogy". This book exists because of these folks (and so many more that I need to apologize for not mentioning here).

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"Integrating Consent Practices in Dance Education"

I am especially honored to be mentioned by name, with several citations and with the words, "Perry has taken a particularly leading role..."in this article in the latest issue of the Journal of Dance Education. Thank you. Being seen in this way means so much.

Also glad to see Intimacy Direction in Dance included and to be alongside my colleagues Rocío Mendez, Adi Cabral, and Brooke M. Haney.

The article is available to NDEO members or if your institution has access to Taylor and Francis journals here.

Writing updates- an Article and Book!

The Special Issue of the Journal of Dance Education features my “In-Practice” article “Assessments of Care” regarding consent-forward and trauma-informed grading practices in the dance classroom. A free e-copy is available when you use this link (limited to the first 50 uses). I’d love to know your thoughts when you read it!

Also, I have turned in my manuscript! Look for more pedagogic tools for dance and movement coming your way in 2026 in this new book! Stay tuned for updates as I move through the final stages of the editing process.

New Podcast Episode Featuring Nicole Perry discussing Psychological Safety at Work

My dear friend and past theatre colleague Rebecca Vickers has a podcast called “Bad Bosses, Great Leaders” and she interviews leaders from a variety of industries to offer their insights and advice on what makes a leader, not just a boss.

Rebecca and I talked about psychological safety- what it is, how to create it and why it’s important.

Check out “Psychological Safety, Vulnerability, and Encouraging Creative Leadership” now here, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dancing with an Ex?

Dance Magazine offers some perspectives and advice with their new article, featuring some words of wisdom from me.

My favorite: Keeping things professional is essential, even in a workplace that emphasizes expressivity. “We’re constantly tapping into our emotions to tell a story,” Perry says. “That mindset of ‘I’m at work now’ is really important.

Book on the Way

I am so excited to share that I am publishing a book with Routledge on consent-forward, trauma-informed, psychologically safe movement pedagogy! This book is designed for dance teachers, as well as those who teach movement actors and stage combat in higher education settings.

I am well into the process of writing and am excited to share it with you- hopefully in early 2026. Stay tuned for updates.

Momentum Stage is a Doris Duke Foundation Grantee!

Remember a few months ago when we were a finalist for the new Doris Duke Foundation’s Performing Arts and Technology Lab Cohort and Grant…

… and we are a winner!

We are excited to develop Totentanz, a new use of pose estimation and facial recognition technologies to decrease AI theft and training that occurs without choreographer and dancer consent. The project is led by Pedram Nimreezi (AI and technology), me (Dance), and Ed Talavera (Film). Learn more about the project here.