Cecilia is a New-York based dancer, choreographer, performing artist, certified movement analyst, and dance/movement therapist, with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Her research explores the intersection of dance performance, neuroscience, movement analysis, neuroaesthetics, improvisation studies, perceptual decision-making, dance, and health. She co-founded Parcon (Parkour + Contact Improvisation), a dance modality dedicated to challenging our connection to the environment and social relationships through movement.

She is an Artist in Residence at Barnard Movement Lab and the Associate Artistic Director of IDACO (Italian Dance Connection). She taught at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Marymount Manhattan College, Sarah Lawrence College, CUNY City College, Barnard College, and LIMS.  She is a Parkinson’s Foundation community grant recipient since 2020 with the project “Shakespeare for PD.” She is also the elected Chair of the Research and Practice Committee of the American Dance Therapy Association. She works with older adults with dementia through the NYU Langone Family Support program.