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Embrangledscape (2025) 

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This work is an interdisciplinary collaboration between Boston-based installation artist Debra Weisberg and choreographer and dancer Paula Higa. Weisberg's abstract creations, inspired by growth and movement themes like root systems and lava flows, are complemented by Higa's improvisational performance. Weisberg blends her visceral homage to the unstoppable growth of living forms, while Higa's quiet meditation and ephemeral experience navigate the intricacies of the artwork.

The Migrant Body - Dance Film (2023)

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The film examines human migration deriving from Paula Higa's  personal experience as a dual citizen of Brazil and the United States. 

Holding the Center Still (2022)

A collaboration between choreographer Paula Higa and Boston visual artist Debra Weisberg.
Premiere:   The Piano Craft Gallery in Boston, MA.


Sub Pelle Mea (2022) 

​This project is part of the University of Vermont's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Choreographer: Paula Higa / Dancers: Julie Peoples-Clark & Paula Higa / Videographer: Cal Hopwood
Visual Artist: Debra Weisberg

Aquela Que Eu Queria Ser (2021) - ​The One I Wanted To Be (film version)

The film "Aquela Que Eu Queria Ser" is inspired by the feminist poetry of Portuguese poet Florbela Espanca. It explores themes related to feminine identity and the struggles women face within a patriarchal society. The project delves into subjects like gender-based aggression and the roles of women, reflecting Higa's research focus on feminine studies. Through dance and visual storytelling, the film aims to convey the emotional depth and complexity of Espanca's work, particularly her poem "Caravelas." The collaborative effort also highlights different interpretations and expressions of the choreography, showcasing its relevance across various cultural contexts.

Encounters (2017) 
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An improvisation ensemble  in which two musicians and one dancer meet to perform without a predetermined score. The trio is formed by the trumpeter Arthur Brooks, the double bass player Anthony Santor, and the dancer Paula Higa.

Tour de Force (2021) 

URBANO - Trailer (2019)

2019- 5 Urbano Live Dance Performance Trailer from PH Dance & Ers on Vimeo.

Quantum Complications (2019)

Baião de 11  - Dress Rehearsal

Blue Rewind (2017)- Trailer  

In/Voluntary Motion (2016) - Trailer

LOCUS - UVM Movement and Improvisation class

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