Paufve | dance is a contemporary dance company based in Oakland, California.
Established in 2000 by choreographer Randee Paufve, the company was founded as
a vehicle to support the continued creation of innovative work and to further explore
avenues for movement research, live performance and community outreach.
Paufve’s work is based in the belief that dance is a language which can capture, describe,
and illuminate every aspect of the human condition. Her research and choreography
examines artifice, authenticity and objectivity in our bodies. Paufve’s vision and work
reflect a feminist values, the desire for integration and the necessity of contemporary
community building. For each project, she gathers a diverse core of dancers to explore
the complex terrain of human relationships.
Much of the work is constructed and performed in non-theatrical sites, exploring the
effects of geography on relationships, sexuality, experiences of alienation and belonging.
Paufve Dance has performed nationally and presented events in bars, barns, churches,
studios, theaters, meadows, and several times on a roving 4’x4’ platform.
“Ms. Paufve's choreography does not fit any of the stereotypes about laid-back California or
hyper New York dance.” – Jennifer Dunning, New York Times, July 2006
“Randee Paufve is a name to take seriously in Bay Area dance circles.”
–Allan Ullrich, Voice of Dance July 2007
