Mother, dancer, teacher, event organizer, doula.
A graduate in contemporary dance and choreography, she spent ten years as a resident teacher, dancer, and choreographer in several schools and theater/dance companies in Portugal, her country of origin. Alongside her artistic career, she explored a holistic approach to movement and touch, particularly during eight years of travel. Today, Catarina lives in Drôme-France, where she runs a retreat center and continues her teaching work.
Catarina discovered folk as a teenager and has been immersed in it ever since.
She co-founded Resitrad – Dionysos à Ciel Ouvert, collaborated with numerous teachers and musicians, and participated in various events in Europe and Asia, where she also taught.
The body, its expression, and the relationships between people are central to her work. She feels herself when she offers others a space to dance and create. She deeply believes in the natural balance of things. She loves to laugh while dancing and to observe the music of people moving together.
More about Catarina: https://www.catarinaascensao.com/about-me.html
