I started dancing when I was 7 years old, and teaching dance when I was 16 years old. Since then, dance has been my passion, and all of my academic and non-academic studies are related to this area. I was a professional dancer for 15 years, performed contemporary and jazz dance in different cities in Brazil and Argentina. My dance training included study at private dance schools and I have attended workshops in different parts of the world (Brazil, Argentina, Spain, USA, UK and Ireland). 

I have more than 20 years of experience teaching and supervising in higher education in different levels, and more than 10 years of experience in a management/leadership role in Higher Education. With my experience as a teacher in Higher Education, Researcher in Dance Science, and Programme Leader at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, I have developed the ability to devise and execute plans, and work efficiently to a high standard. I am committed to high quality education and fostering a positive learning environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students. As part of my experience in HE, I have successfully applied to Brazilian Research Funding agencies.