CLARISSE ROUD
PODCASTS
ResDance Series 9: Episode 8: The menstrual cycle in pedagogical contexts: a shared responsibility towards sustainable body literacy and agency with Clarisse Roud
In this episode, Clarisse shares insights into her background and work as a movement artist, educator, and researcher, focusing on female-related challenges within pedagogical contexts. Through her teaching practices, we explore how critical pedagogy shapes her work and supports individuals in finding their voice and agency. Drawing on her research interests, Clarisse discusses her MA dissertation and the need for greater acknowledgment of menstrual cycle symptoms, particularly in relation to sustaining training and overall wellbeing. She advocates for holistic, responsive approaches that honour individual needs and promote self-understanding, positioning the studio as a progressive space that actively supports the female student.
PRESENTATIONS
With expertise in menstrual cycle-aware dance practices and menstrual health within a pedagogical context, Clarisse delivers presentations and workshops for both pre-vocational dancers and faculty, aimed at deepening understanding of how hormonal fluctuations can impact training.
Her work supports menstruating participants in managing symptoms, optimising performance, and sustaining long-term wellbeing. Clarisse’s approach empowers dancers and educators to foster inclusive, responsive environments that prioritise health, awareness, and sustainable practice.
'Implementing Training Modifications Aligned with the Menstrual Cycle in Pre-Vocational Dancers' – a research study co-authored with Dr Nicky Keay and Kim Hutt
• IADMS 35th Annual Conference, Las Vegas (USA) 27/09/2025
• Conversations in Performance Dance Pedagogy, London Studio Centre (UK) 28/10/2025

Menstrual Health, Pre-Vocational Dancers Presentation
• London Studio Centre (UK) - 25th February 2025
