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College of Fine Arts Research Profiles

Neta Pulvermacher
School of Theater + Dance

Associate Professor
T: 273-0522
E: neta@ufl.edu

Address:
College of Fine Arts
University of Florida
PO Box 115900
Gainesville, FL 32611


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Research Interests:

In my choreographic and teaching work I seeks to expand the relevance and experience of contemporary dance and theater. I envision a comprehensive theatrical art form that approximates how the mind perceives reality (true or imagined), including the chaos inherent in our contemporary existence.  By re-thinking the traditional division of labor between visual artists, activists, musicians, media-makers and performers, I strive to create a new cinematic-like language that merges movement, music, symbolism, images and narrative, giving an expression to the human experience and condition.

Research Summary:

I created more than 78 original works of choreography and theater for my dance company and for numerous modern and ballet companies across the US and the world.  My goal in making my work is to set up the structures in such a clear and concise way (no matter what is the subject matter), that the elements can begin to interact, to play and to live within the structure, frame and focus that I have decided to set out and test.  I am somewhat like a scientist that way, I think that the beauty of great art and great science and great teaching  is to set up the structures so well and in such economy, that life can begin to take place within them, to provide the space for life to begin.

Degrees:

MFA in Dance Hollins University/ADF  (2006)

MA in Dance and Dance Education Teachers College, Columbia University (2001)

BFA Empire State College (1997)

Diploma: The Juilliard School (1985)

Key Professional Appointments:

Associate professor of Dance at the University of Florida School of Theater and Dance (2006-present)

Director of the Swamp Dance Fest! (an annuall International Dance Festival at the University of Florida)

Artistic Director: The Neta Dance Company (1986-Present)

Founder/Producer/Curator of The A.W.A.R.D. Show!  (Artists With Audiences Responding 2 Dance): now a national dance series presented in 4 states and supported by the Boeing Company. (2005-2008)

Founder/ Dance Conversations at The Flea Theater (2003-2005)

Presentations:

Annual NY Seasons since 1986  featuring new and repertory works presented in leading dance and theater venues such as DTW, The Joyce Theater, Danspace Project, The Flea Theater, The Kitchen, Joyce SoHo, Symphony Space and many others.  International tours and residencies in Israel, Belarus, Poland, Costa Rica, Belgrade, Albania, Senegal, Chad and touring throughout the US.

Selected Works:

Rachel (2012): A work in progress.

LUV (2012) Original music: David Broza, inspired by Neruda's The Captain's Verses.

2280 Pints! (2010/11) various music, 55 minutes long.

Fold (2009)  Music: Alon Nechushtan

Sylvie (2009)  Music: Traditional music from Senegal

Air (2008)  Music: George Fredric Handel

Gotta Go (2007):  Sound score by Neta Pulvermacher

Feathered Fugue: Music: JS Bach

Rainbow Girl (2003): Music: Frantz Schubert Impromptus for piano forte

The Orchid Show and Jill in Brazil (2001): Music: Sound score by Neta Pulvermacher

Apple Venus (2000): Music: XTC

Five Beds Children of The Dream (1993): Music: Yuval Gabay

Doopy (1998): Music: Roy Nathanson and The Jazz Passangers

Zaz (1997): Music: John Zorn and Masada

Long Story Short: Music: John Zorn

The Great Big Orange (1995): Music Robert Schumann

Good Bye and Good Luck (1994): Music: Anthony Coleman

Bitter Land (1992): Music: Anthony Coleman

A Song (1991): No music

Matildas (1991): Music: David Shea

Grants:

Creative Campus Catalyst Grant for the Swamp Dance Fest! (2012)

University of Florida Conference Support (2009-2012)

University of Florida Faculty Enhancement Award (2011) National Endowment For The Arts (Choreography Fellowship)

New York Foundation for the Arts (Choreography Fellowship)

Jerome Foundation (4 years grant)

Live Music For Dance (American Music Center) – 9 Grants in support of live and original music

Bossak Heilbron Foundation:  4 grants for various works and projects

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs (3 grants for various projects)

CFA Scholarship Enhancement award (4 grants)

US Artists at International Festival (4 grants in support of international touring)

Meet the Composer Choreographer/Composer Grant

Dance Magazine Foundation  (2 Grants)

The Harkness Foundation for Dance  (Annually

The Puffin Foundation

LMCC Fund For Creative Communities (Annually)

LMCC Manhattan Community Arts Fund (Annually


Awards:

College of Fine Arts Junior faculty International Educator of the Year Award (2010)

College Of Fine Arts Teacher of The Year (2010) Air (Selected for the ACDFA Gala (2008)

Global Cultural Initiative @ the White House (2006)

Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography at FSU Free To Rep Residency (2008)

The Best of 2001 in Timeout NY for the Orchid Show

The Best of 2001 in Backstage for the Orchid Show

Special Choreography award from Bessie Schonberg (1995)

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