Dr. Tanie Hotan is a movement specialist, wellbeing facilitator, and nationally ranked NDCA Pro-Am International Latin student competitor. With a rich background in hip-hop performance—including touring with Soul Sisters, a Portland-based hip-hop funk ensemble—Tanie blends technique, culture, and heart.

 

Since 2020, she has competed across the U.S. in the NDCA Pro-Am Latin division, training with professionals including Mark Baker and Koro’s Academy. In 2022, she earned top honors in her Pro-Am Latin division at the Ohio Star Ball.

 

Beyond the floor, Dr. Tanie is a board-certified family physician and wellbeing facilitator at Santiam Hospital & Clinics. She leads retreats and workshops with The Lift Project and in 2025 received the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians’ Primary Care Beyond the Clinic Walls recognition for her wellbeing work.

 

Whether performing, teaching community movement, or facilitating wellness, Tanie brings a rare fusion of art, health, and human connection to every event.