Dr. Preston-Dunlop is a consultant at the Laban Centre in London, where she pioneered the development of choreological studies. A practical scholar, she received her initial training from Rudolf Laban, Lisa Ullman, Kurt Jooss and Albrecht Knust. Valerie is an internationally renowned author, teacher and lecturer. Current books include, “Rudolf Laban: An Extraordinary Life” (winner of the Dance Perspectives book of the year 1999), “Looking at Dances: A Choreological Perspective on Choreography and Dance” and “Dance and the Performative: A Choreological Perspective” written with Ana Sanchez-Colberg (2002).