Paula has dedicated her life to study performing arts and contemporary dance. She travelled to study and work
in various countries, such as the United States, Chile, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
In contemporary dance, she was a student of Angel Vianna, who introduced her to techniques such as Eutonia, Feldenkrais, Authentic Movement and the Angel Vianna Method. In theatre she deepened her path with theatrologists like Jerzy Grotowski, Jacques Lecoq and Etienne Decroux and Eugenio Barba, who opened for her also the treasures of the Eastern world.
She studied body languages like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kabuki and other techniques.
Today Paula travels the world sharing her expertise in body awareness and trauma work integrated in systemic
constellation work.
Philosophy:
Paula's philosophy is based on the importance of the body as a source of expression, perception and transformation.
She celebrates the body as a vehicle for self-awareness and healing, emphasising the importance of inner perception and
the connection between movement and emotion. The body is seen as a vessel for emotions and experiences. From the artistic
to the therapeutic the guiding principles of her work are listening to the body and being guided by the authentic expression
of the individual. For Paula dance is a celebration of life, where the freedom of movement and authentic physical expression
can help us break free from patterns conditioned by our family and society. Paulas approach is inclusive.
She respects the individuality of the body, valuing the uniqueness of each person.
Work:
Under Paula's guidance, individuals embark on an exploration of their body's inherent healing capabilities through movement
and mindfulness. Dance and theater techniques help us focus on the present moment, time, and space. Through deliberate, gentle movement and mindful introspection, facilitators and clients unlock their potential for healing and personal evolution
of self and others.
In combination with systemic constellation work, Paula offers a unique perspective. She deepens your connection
to nature's profound impact in our interconnected world. Engaging with performing arts and dance, she facilitates
a sensitive dialogue. This dialogue leads to self-restoration and a conscious building of healing systems in and around us.
Personal story:
Paula's professional journey began as teenager. At the age of 12, being part of a theatre goup, she was introduced to Capoeira, brazilian martial art, which combines elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality created by african slaves as a practice of self-defence and resistance. Being fascinated by the combination of presence and the ability to respond, at the young
age of 15 she started teaching Capoeira to children and teenagers collaborating in various social projects in the Favelas
of her hometown Rio de Janeiro.
At the age of 18, she started her professional studies in acting, specialising in
Physical Theatre, where the body is the main tool of communication. After four and a half years of professional training
in the performing arts and working with various theatre groups in Rio de Janeiro, Paula sought new forms of expression.
This made her to take a second degree in contemporary dance, specialising in the Angel Vianna method.
This was the beginning of a deeper dive into physical theatre and movement
awareness that changed her life forever, also expanding her horizons by living and working in different countries.
“I realized how culture, religion and political systems affect and influence the body and its way of moving and relating".
Our body is a powerful vehicle of expression and connection, transcending languages and cultural barriers.
Paula's path continued to Italy, Rome where she trained with Romana Kryzanowska, a direct student of Joseph Pilates.
She opened her own practice, working with clients suffering from chronic pain and degenerative illnesses like cancer,
Muscle distrofia, Parkinson's disease, Fibromyalgia etc. moving more and more into the field of rehabilitation and health care.
She expanded her field of working including Gestalt therapy, Neuro-Linguistic
Programming, Systemic Therapy and Family Constellation Work, Somatic Experience and Psycotraumatology.
Paula's transdisciplinary approach brings together theatre, contemporary dance and therapy to expand
our perceptionand reconnect with our essence, creativity and authenticity.