Conference Publications

1 N. Durup, B. Shield, S. Dance, R. Sullivan, Vocal stress and acoustics in school - A pilot study, Proc. Inter-Noise 2013, Innsbruck, 2013

2.     A. C. Marques, L. Gomez-Agustina, S. Dance, E. Hammond, I. Wood, Noise reduction in commercial refrigerators - A practical approach, Proc. ICSV 20, Bangkok 2013
3. N. Durup, B. Shield, S. Dance, R. Sullivan, Vocal strain in UK teachers: an investigation into the acoustic causes and cures, Proc. International Congress on Acoustics, Montreal 2013
4. P. Herwin, S. Dance, Straw bales sound insulation - Blowing away the chaff, Proc. International Congress on Acoustics, Montreal 2013
5. B. Dymock, S. Dance, Urban wind turbines - A Pilot study , Proc. International Congress on Acoustics, Montreal 2013
6. N. Durup, B. Shield, S. Dance, R. Sullivan, Vocal stress and acoustics in schools - A pilot study, Proc. of the Institute of Acoustics, 35(1), Nottingham, 2013
7. L. Morales, S. Dance, G.Leembruggen. On the importance of the speech spectrum on the PA and VA sound system designs, Proc 28th Reproduced Sound, 2012.

8. S. Dance, A. Losada, S. Large, S. Walters, G. Zepidou, L. Gomez, Improving orchestra pits for the benefit of musicians, Proc. ASA/WESPAC, Hong Kong 2012

9. G. Zepidou, S. Dance, Introducing acoustics to classical musicians, Proc. IoA/SFA, Nantes 2012

10. S. Dance, Masters in Acoustics at London South Bank University - A route on to our PhD programme, Proc. IoA/SFA, Nantes 2012

11. S. Dance, Cheap acoustics as a learning methodology, Proc IoA/SFA, Nantes 2012

12. S. Dance, S. Hassan, A. Unwin. Advances in rooftop wind turbines and their installation to reduce noise and vibration issues, Proc. Solar Energy Society, London 2010.

13. S. Dance, S. Hassan, A. Unwin. Advances in Roof top wind turbines and their installation, Proc IoA 32(3), Ghent 2010.

14. G. Zepidou, S. Dance. An orchestra's noise exposure, Proc IoA 32(3), Ghent 2010.

15. G. Zepidou, S. Dance, S. Hassan. A longitudinal study of hearing loss amongst Classical musicians, Proc IoA 32(3), Ghent 2010.

16. J. Zeman, S. Dance, D. Abraham. Acoustic uses for the iPhone. Proc IoA 32(3), Ghent 2010.

17. N. Durup, S. Dance. Acoustic modelling and testing of a music rehearsal facility, Proc IoA 32(3), Ghent 2010.

18. S. Dance, R. Lorenzetto, A new type of absorber for use by classical musicians in rehearsal rooms, Euronoise 2009, Edinburgh

19. S. Dance, P. Mistry, Investigation into MP3 player noise levels when using noise canceling headphones, Euronoise 2009, Edinburgh

20. S. Dance, S. Hassan, L. Liviani, Urbines: rooftop urban wind turbines- A comparison of horizontal and vertical axis designs, Euronoise 2009, Edinburgh

21. G. van Buuren, S. Dance, Parametric studies on the low-frequency acoustics of listening rooms using a numerical wave model, Euronoise 2009, Edinburgh

22. G. Zepidou, S. Dance, Novel noise monitoring and noise control solutions for the mitigation of excessive noise exposure of classical musicians, Euronoise 2009, Edinburgh

23. C.Nestoras, S. Dance.Design and Validation of Computer Models for the Assessment of Speech Intelligibility in Enclosed Spaces, Inter-Noise 2008, October 2008

24. S. Dance, L. Gomez, C. Nestoras. Are simplified models good enough to predict the acoustics of Underground Stations? Inter-Noise 2008, October 2008

25. L. Gomez, S. Dance, S. Murano. Evaluation of More Suitable Test Methodologies to Obtain RT and STI in London Underground Spaces. Inter-Noise 2008, October 2008

26. C. Nestoras, S. Dance. Measurement of speech intelligibility using low level output -

                   threshold efficient S/N ratios, Acoustics 08, Paris, June 2008S. Dance, L. Liviani. Noise, vibration, wind             and energy from a roof-top urban wind turbine, Acoustics 08, Paris, June 2008.

27. P. Wash, S. Dance. iPod listening levels on London Underground, Acoustics 08, Paris, June 2008.

28. S. Dance, L. Liviani. Noise from a roof-top urban wind turbine in London, Proc. Institute of Acoustics, Reading, April 2008.

29. P. Wash, S. Dance. iPod listening levels on London Underground, Proc. Institute of Acoustics, Reading, April 2008.

30. S. Dance, S. Morant, G. Zepidou. Hearing loss amongst classical music students, Proc. Institute of Acoustics, Reading, April 2008.

31. C. Nestoras, S. Dance. Computer model utilisation for optimum speech intelligibility in enclosed spaces using sound systems. Proc. Institute of Acoustics, Reading, April 2008.

32. L. Gomez, S. Murano, C. Nestoras, S. Dance, Comparison of Speech Intelligibility Measurements in a Non-Diffuse Space, International Sound and Vibration Conference, Cairns, August 2007.

33. C. Nestoras, S. Dance. Speech intelligibility measurements with low level output – Efficiency limitations, Proc. Institute of Acoustics, 28(6), 2006.

34. S. Dance, Web based model for the prediction of speech intelligibility in classrooms, Institute of Acoustics, Southampton April 2006.

35. S. Dance, Modelling of sound fields in enclosed spaces with absorbent room surfaces. Part IV: Anechoic Chamber, Institute of Acoustics, Oxford March 2004.

36. S. Dance, B. Shield, Simple Models for Sound Level and Reverberation, Euro-Noise, Naples May 2003

37. S. Dance, Accurately representing the sound field in industrial halls using the ray-tracing technique, Institute of Acoustics, Coventry April 2003

38. S. Dance, B. Shield, A web based noise control prediction model for rooms using the method of images, Acoustical Society of America, Cancun December 2002.

39. S. Dance, B. Shield, Modelling rooms with absorbent surfaces, Institute of Acoustics, Salford March 2002.

40. S. Dance, B. Shield, Prediction of Sound Propagation using Pressure International Congress of Acoustics, Rome September 2001.

41. S. Dance, B. Shield. Simultaneous prediction of internal and external sound fields, Inter-Noise 2000, Paper 48, Nice 2000

42. S. Dance, B. Shield. Modelling of sound fields in performance spaces with absorbent room surfaces, IoA 22(2), 331-338, Liverpool 2000.

43. S. Dance, B. Shield. The comparison of five computer models for the prediction of sound propagation in industrial rooms, 137th ASA Meeting, Berlin, 1999

44. S. Dance, B. Shield. A refined diffraction approximation for free standing barriers in enclosed spaces, Inter-Noise 98, Paper 126, Christchurch 1998

45. S. Dance, J. N. Pinder, B. Shield. The prediction of reverberation time in fitted rooms, Euro-Noise 98, 667-670, Munich 1998

46. S. Dance, B. Shield. Computer prediction of sound propagation in enclosed spaces using a pressure based model, 5th Congress on Sound and Vibration, 765-772, Adelaide 1997

47. S. Dance, B. Shield. The prediction of reverberation time by ray-tracing in non-performance enclosed spaces using a reduced time resolution, Inter-Noise 97, 779-782, Budapest 1997

48. S. Dance, B. Shield. The prediction of sound levels and room acoustic parameters using a ray-tracing model, BEPAC+EPSRC Sustainable Buildings 97, 49-54, Didcot 1997.

49. S. Dance, B. Shield. Computer prediction of reverberation time using an image source model, Inter-Noise 95, 343-346, Newport Beach 1995

50. S. Dance, B. Shield. A scattering attenuation approximation for the prediction of sound distribution in fitted non-diffuse enclosed spaces, Euro-Noise 95, 91-96, Lyon 1995

51. S. Dance, B. Shield. An image source method of modelling sound in arbitrary enclosed spaces, Computational Acoustics, 197-204, Southampton 1995

52. S. Dance, B. Shield. The effect on prediction accuracy of reducing the number of rays in a ray-tracing model, Inter-Noise 94, 2127-2130, Yokohama 1994

53. S. Dance, B. Shield. Noise control modelling in non-diffuse enclosed space using an image source model, Proc. IoA 94, 515-524, Salford 1994

54. S. Dance, B. Shield. Computer modelling of sound propagation in enclosed spaces with uneven fitting distributions, Third International Congress on Air- and Structure-Borne Sound and Vibration,1649-1658, Montreal 1994

55. S. Dance, B. Shield. Comparison of three computer models for the prediction of sound propagation in an enclosed space, Inter-Noise 93, 1535-38, Leuven 1993

56. S. Dance, J. Roberts, B. Shield. Computer prediction of insertion loss due to a single barrier in a non- diffuse empty space, IoA 15(3), 481-491, Southampton 1993

57. S. Dance, B. Shield. Factory noise computer prediction using a complete image-source method, Euro-Noise 92, 485-492, London 1992

             58. S. Dance, J. Roberts, B. Shield. Essential factors in the prediction of sound distribution in factory spaces using    the ray tracing model of Ondet and Barbry, IoA 13(8), 351-360, Windermere 1991

Other Publications

'How Music Works' by John Powell, Chapter 6 by S. Dance, ‘'How Music Works', published by Particular Books, distributed by Penguin, August 2010, ISBN 978-1846143151

S. Dance, The research of the Acoustics Group, Noise and Vibration Worldwide, 41(7), 2010

S. Dance, EU Patent Office, Sound Absorbing Mirror, 09165797.3 – 1240, 2009

P. Wash, S. Dance, iPod listening levels on London Underground for music and speech, IoA Acoustics Bulletin, 34(1), 2009

S. Dance, Accurately representing the sound field in industrial hall using a ray-tracing technique, IoA Acoustics Bulletin, 29(2), 16-21, 2004

S. Dance, Minimal input models for sound level and reverberation time prediction in enclosed  spaces, Noise and vibration worldwide, 34(9), 13-17, 2003

S. Dance, A review of room acoustic modelling, IoA Acoustics Bulletin, 25(2), 2000

S. Dance, C. Jones, J. Roberts, B. Shield. Sound interference patterns as a factor in the prediction of noise in factory spaces, Acoustic Letters, 13(12), 212-219, 1990

Refereed Conference Publications

1. G. Zepidou, S. Dance, Hearing loss amongst classical music students, Proc 11^th International Congress on the Noise as a Public Health Problem (ICBEN), London 2011.

2. S. Dance, B. Backus, E. Bukhary. Novel personal noise dosimeters, Proc 11^th International Congress on the Noise as a Public Health Problem (ICBEN), London 2011

3. G. Zepidou, S. Dance. Noise at Work Regulations 2008 and the Royal Academy of Music ‘ Noise Project’, Proc ICA, Sydney 2010 978-0-646-54052-8.

4. S. Dance, G. Zepidou and C. Nestoras. Improving the acoustics for classical musicians, Proc ICA, Sydney 2010 978-0-646-54052-8

5. C. Nestoras, S. Dance, L. Gomez, S. Murano, Speech intelligibility measurements in a diffuse space using open and closed loop systems, International Congress on Acoustics, Madrid September 2007.

6. G. Zepidou, S. Dance, Analysis of two orchestra rehearsal rooms in Thessaloniki, Greece, International Congress on Acoustics, Madrid September 2007.

7. L. Gomez, S. Murano, C. Nestoras, S. Dance, Comparison of speech intelligibility measurements in a non-diffuse space, International Congress on Acoustics, Madrid September 2007.

8. S. Dance, Prediction of Speech Intelligibility along Underground Platforms using a Web Based Model, Congress on Acoustics, Madrid September 2007.

Journal Publications

1. S. Dance, G. van Buuren. Effects of damping on low frequency acoustics of listening rooms using an analytical model. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 332, 6891-6904, 2013
2. L. Gomez-Agustina, S. Dance, B. Shield. The effects of air temperature and humidity on the acoustic design of voice alarm systems on underground stations, Applied Acoustics, 76, 262-273, 2014
3. C. Nestoras, S. Dance, The Interrelation between room acoustic parameters as measured in fitted university classrooms  , Journal of Building Acoustics, 20(1), 2013

4. S. Dance, P. Wash. MP3 listening levels on London Underground for Music and Speech, Applied Acoustics, 74, 850-855, 2013 

5. S. Dance, Minimal input models for sound level and reverberation time prediction in enclosed spaces, Applied Acoustics, 34(9), 13-17, 2003

6. S. Dance, Minimal input models for sound level prediction in fitted enclosed spaces, Applied Acoustics, 63, 359-372, 2002

7. S. Dance, B. Shield. The modelling of sound fields in enclosed spaces with absorbent room surfaces. Part III- Barriers, Applied Acoustics, 61(4), 385-397, 2000

8. S. Dance, B. Shield. The modelling of sound fields in enclosed spaces with absorbent room surfaces. Part II- Absorbent Panels, Applied Acoustics, 61(4), 373-384, 2000

9. S. Dance, B. Shield. Absorption Coefficients of Common Construction Materials for Use in Computer Modelling of Enclosed Spaces, Journal of Building Acoustics, 7(3),217-224, 2000

10. S. Dance, B. Shield. The modelling of sound fields in enclosed spaces with absorbent room surfaces. Part I- Performance spaces, Applied Acoustics, 58, 1-18, 1999

11. S. Dance, B. Shield. Computer modelling of sound propagation in enclosed spaces with uneven fitting distributions, International Journal of Acoustic and Vibration, 3(2), 51-56, 1998

12. S. Dance. The representation of fittings in the computer prediction of sound propagation in enclosed spaces. Applied Acoustics, 52(1), 71-83, 1997

13. S. Dance, B. Shield. The Complete Image-Source Method for the Prediction of Sound Distribution in Non-Diffuse Enclosed Spaces. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 201(4), 473-489, 1997

14. S. Dance. The development of computer models for the prediction of factory noise, Journal of Building Acoustics, 2(2), 437-452, 1995

15. S. Dance, J. Roberts, B. Shield. Computer prediction of sound distribution in enclosed spaces using an interference pressure model, Applied Acoustics, 44, 53-65, 1995

16. S. Dance, B. Shield, J. Roberts. Computer prediction of insertion loss due to a single barrier in a non- diffuse empty enclosed space, Journal of Building Acoustics, 1(2), 125-136, 1994