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Sonia Bellavia is a Full Professor (Professore Ordinario) at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture within Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, Sapienza University of Rome. She holds a PhD in Modern and Contemporary Theater History from the University of Salerno and has been permanently employed since 2007.
- Teaches 'History of Modern and Contemporary Theater I' and 'The Actor's Work' at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Organizes Steinerian Sprachgestaltung (Word Formation) and Eurhythmics workshops
- Editorial board member for multiple theater/dance journals
Research Focus: 18th-20th century European theater history, physiological aesthetics, Salomé myth in performing arts, actor training methodologies, and Steinerian movement/theater practices. Her recent publications explore intermediality in 19th century German-Austrian theater, Enlightenment-era performance theories, and cultural analysis of the Salomé phenomenon.
Academic Leadership:
- Organizer of international conferences on theatrical correspondence and eurhythmy
- Principal Investigator for multiple funded projects including 'Theatermania in 18th Century Europe' and 'The Rhythmic Body: Theatrical Improvisation'
- Coordinator of Erasmus exchange program with Carlos III University of Madrid
Teaching Philosophy: Integrates practical workshops (breath-body coordination, word formation) with rigorous historical analysis, emphasizing the connection between theatrical practices and broader cultural/intellectual movements. Regularly collaborates with institutions like Fondazione CulturaSì and Accademia Nazionale di Danza.
