Solveig Santillano
Co-founder, Co-Artistic Director, Collaborator and Co-Choreographer, Performing Artist at SoMar Dance Works
- Role
- Associate Professor at Mercyhurst University
- Location
- Erie, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Associate Professor
Jan 2009 — Present · Erie, PA, US
Dance Faculty: teach Modern II, Modern Dance Conditioning, Dance Appreciation, Global Perspectives Through Yoga, and Choreography Somatic disciplines including Yoga, Pilates, Laban/Bartenieff & Evans based methods. Carries education and certifications in hatha yoga through Open Sky Yoga (Essential Teacher Training, Advanced Teacher Training) and with Judith Hanson Lasater in Restorative Yoga (both levels), Stott Pilates Intermediate, Advanced Mat Work, is currently studying with Bill Evans Teaching Certification program for teaching with Laban/Bartenieff-Based Modern Dance Technique, and regularly presents at national and international conferences.Faculty Advisor: to Dance Majors, National Honor Society for Dance Arts, Yoga ClubCo founder, Co-Choreographer of in-resident contemporary company, SoMar Dance Works along with husband and partner Mark SantillanoCommittee work has included: Honors Committee, HYS-MU Steering Committee, Creative Thinking Work Group, Core Curriculum, Faculty Research Member of National Dance Education Organization, Yoga Alliance, Society of Dance History Scholars
Education
Hollins University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Dance
2010 — 2012
Wesleyan University
Masters of Liberal Arts and Studies
2001 — 2007
The Juilliard School
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Dance
1982 — 1986
Skills
- Teaching
- Wellness
- Theatre
- Research
- Dance
- Theatrical Production
- Nonprofits
- Jazz Dance
- Grant Writing
- Hatha Yoga
- Dance Education
- Choreography
- Contemporary Dance
- Curriculum Development
- Musical Theatre
- Performing Arts
- Acting
- Arts Administration
- Higher Education
- Pilates
- Modern Dance
- Fundraising
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