Claire Chrysanthi Karpodini is a dance scientist, dance educator and PhD candidate whose work bridges dance science, physical education and neurorehabilitation. She trained with the Royal Academy of Dance and studied Dance Education at the University of Surrey before completing an MSc in Dance Science at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, where she graduated with distinction and received the Dean’s Prize for Master’s Performance. Her research focuses on Parkinson’s disease, with particular interest in dance, rhythmic movement and their potential restorative capacity.