Hortense Gerardo

Dr. Hortense Gerardo is a playwright, filmmaker, and anthropologist, and serves as the Director of the Anthropology, Performance, and Technology (APT) Program at the University of California, San Diego. Her works have been performed nationally and internationally, including: LaMama Experimental Theatre, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, the International Performance Art Festival, the Venice Biennale, and the Nuit Blanche International Festival in Toronto.

Hortense’s award-winning documentary film, Small Steps: Dances of Resilience, is a recent recipient of the award for Best Environmental Film at the 2021 Vancouver Independent Film Festival, and Best Dance Film at the 2021 Rome Film Awards.

Dr. Gerardo received her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Anthropology and Performing Arts from Boston University. For more information go to: www.hortensegerardo.com