TEACHERS
EXPERIENCE
SOILE LAHDENPERÄ
Alexander teacher training
1992-1995
Alexander Training Centre
with John Nicholls
Brighton
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Has taught at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
since 1986
Sibelius Academy
since 1998
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Backgroud:
Choreographer, dancer and dance teacher, worked at Zodiac 1987-2009
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Assistant at:
Maret Mursa Tormis teacher training course in Tallinn 2016-2019
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Post-graduate studies:
2010-2014
University of the Arts Theatre Academy, Doctor of Dance Arts
KATRI-MARI RUONALA
Alexander teacher training
2000-2002
Centre Alexander
with Elisabeth Langford
Bryssel
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Part-time teacher at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
2009-2011
Sibelius Academy
2010-2011
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Backgroud:
Speech communication, presentation skills and voice teacher, FM (1995)
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Assistant at:
Teacher training schools in Brussels (2018-2023 ) and Tampere (2019 - )
Post-graduate studies:
2012-2013
with Odyssee Gaveau in Paris
(ETAPP)
LAURA PARTANEN
Alexander teacher training
1998-2000
The Constructive Teaching Centre
with Walter Carrington
Lontoo
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Part-time teacher at:
Helsinki University of the Arts Theatre Academy
2003-2009
Sibelius Academy
2003-2009
Backgroud:
Artisan, entrepreneur,
graphic designer
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Assistant at:
Carrington's and Karen Wentworth's training courses 2001-2002 in London
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Post-graduate studies:
Foundation studies and Goethean Arts studies at Snellman University College
2010-2012