Dr. Lucia Ruprecht

Biography

Professor Lucia Ruprecht is renowned for her expertise in dance studies and cultural theory. She currently serves as a full professor at the Institute of Theatre Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where she also directs the Master’s programme in Critical Dance Studies. With a rich academic history, she has held positions at prestigious institutions including Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, and has been a visiting scholar at renowned universities such as Temple University. Her research delves into the intersections of dance, literature, and film, focusing on topics such as dance historiography and the theories of gesture and movement. In addition to her teaching, she has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including her book 'Gestural Imaginaries: Dance Cultural Theory Early Twentieth Century', published by Oxford University Press. Ruprecht is also actively involved in organizing seminars and workshops that explore decolonial readings in dance. Through her academic contributions, she has received accolades such as the Special Citation from the de la Torre Bueno Prize from the Dance Studies Association. She is known for her commitment to bridging theory and practice in the study of dance and performance.

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