Sandra Anais Ljubljana, Slovenia
Website: www.archetype-motion.com
Professional Summary
Dynamic and student-centered Performing Arts Mentor with over ten years of experience in dance education, choreography, and performance. Skilled in designing and facilitating innovative, research-informed dance programs that integrate movement, creativity, and self-expression. Passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' artistic growth, improvisational skills, and confidence.
Bringing extensive expertise as a dance festival producer, organizer, and curator, successfully managing interdisciplinary projects and fostering artistic collaboration. Led the EU-supported Contemporary Dance Network Slovenia initiative, overseeing content and executive management, advocacy efforts, and international partnerships. Experience includes curating publications, organizing workshops and public debates, panels. Skilled in financial oversight, fundraising, and NGO support, with a commitment to advancing the performing arts sector through strategic development and policy dialogue.
Dedicated to leveraging emerging technologies, contemporary methodologies, and global artistic networks to enhance performing arts education and inspire lifelong learning.
Education & Certifications
- B.A. in Cultural Studies & Critical Theory, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences (2004–2008)
Thesis: Astrology in the Contemporary Western World
-Laban Contemporary Dance Academy, 3-month training (2005)
- Certified Dance Alchemy Facilitator, Ficho Institute (2018), with 14 years of regular weekly practice
- Certified Archetype Consultant, CMED Institute – Caroline Myss (2017–2019)
- Influencer School, Omar Hassam (2019–2020)
- Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – Dance Studio Management Training, Austria (2024)
- Various Professional Development Courses in Dance, Mindfulness, and Pedagogy: 1992-2018: jazz ballet, show dance, tap dance, Horton, modern dance, contemporary dance, improvisation, coMore...