Dr. Cristina Castaldi is an associate professor of voice at Wichita State University, a Certified Essential Somatics Movement Teacher, and an actively performing lirico-spinto soprano. Castaldi is the first in the nation to create Essential Somatics college courses for both singers and instrumentalists. A sought-after voice and movement teacher, her somatic presentations have been featured at ACDA, KMEA, NOA (regional and national levels), and NATS. Castaldi creates somatic workshops for voice studios, opera departments, and individuals. To find out more and to get in touch, visit www.cristinacastaldi.com or email cristina.castaldi@wichita.edu.