[CURRENTLY BASED IN BERLIN]
Dance producer and manager
Comprehensive creative production services for artists, dance companies, festivals, and institutions to help foster sustainable project growth and offer innovative problem-solving within your team.
Hello, I’m Polina Bulat, a dance producer and manager based in Berlin. Rooted in journalism, public relations, and audience engagement initiatives, I fully transitioned to producing dance projects and managing artists in 2022, after relocating from my native Ukraine.
[ABOUT]
Freed from the constraints of a traditional academic path, I have developed my expertise through direct engagement with the industry and connections both inside and outside the field. This has given me a comprehensive view of dance production, enabling me to understand both the processes and outcomes from multiple perspectives. My approach is characterized by a holistic, hands-on method underscored by systematic thinking, clear communication, and empathy.
I strongly believe that dance is a powerful medium for profound communication, capable of conveying personal and collective experiences and acting as a gateway to our shared humanity. With these beliefs and values, together with my resilience and adaptability, I am dedicated to providing each project with personalized attention, supported by a solid framework that ensures productive and trustworthy collaborations.
Contacts
Email: polinabulat@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/polina-bulat/
[WHAT DO I OFFER]
For artists, dance companies, festivals, and institutions, I offer my participation in projects as a full-cycle creative producer (from concept development to distribution of the finished work) and as an asset to your team for a specific task.
I aim at sustainable development of projects and professional relationships, offering deep immersion in your ideas and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, German (beginner)
Networks: The Festival Academy, ITI Germany, IETM
Each project is different and requires different emphasis, but any collaboration begins with a dialogue, and possibly more than one, to get to the heart of your needs and our shared understanding of them.
[HOW DO I WORK?]
If our values and visions converge and we feel that our cooperation can add mutual worth, we can go all the way or part of the journey, adjusting it along the process.
Our steps may be:
01
Identifying the core values and goals of your project
07
Complementing and briefing the team
02
Working on concept
08
Setting the internal communication framework
03
Identifying the timeframe and needs for a successful implementation
09
Launching and managing the production process
04
Defining the marketing possibilities
10
Pitching and networking
05
Budgeting and fundraising
11
Reporting
06
Mapping the strategy for the project realization and further development
12
Assessment and improvement
13
Distribution
[RECENT PROJECTS]
Every Minute Motherland
A dance performance by Maciej Kuźmiński
- co-production and consultancy
- promotion
- distribution
A Polish-Ukrainian dance performance created by Maciej Kuźmiński, devised using documentary methods in response to the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the subsequent refugee crisis. Following its premiere in August 2022, the team performed 21 shows across Poland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Lithuania, continuing to expand their geographic reach.
The performance received widespread reviews and was accompanied by a making-of documentary titled "Fragments of Resilience," directed by Anna Semenova and produced and written by Polina Bulat.
Cossachka
A dance-music performance by Procontemporary
- full-cycle production
- PR & marketing
- distribution
A collaborative work by Ukrainian female artists, "Cossachka" combines dance, live singing, and electronic music, exploring female strength and resilience within Ukrainian culture and the context of warfare. It delves into the collective female experience, manifesting as a ceremonial stage expression that captures the essence of womanhood.
The premiere of the performance, independently marketed and promoted by the team, sold out all 400 seats in a city theater. "Cossachka" holds the potential to be embedded in festival programs as a format for research residencies, engaging local artists and audiences, and serving as a touring piece.
IN C
A retransmission of Sasha Waltz & Guests performance
- dance team formation
- consultancy
- project management
In 2023, the KharkivMusicFest, an international classical music festival in Ukraine, partnered with Sasha Waltz & Guests for a co-production. This collaboration brought Sasha Waltz's choreographed performance of "In C" to Kharkiv for the first time, featuring 10 Ukrainian dancers. Completed in just 2 months, the project attracted over 200 attendees in wartime Kharkiv.
"In C" rehearsals were conducted via Zoom across Berlin, Kharkiv, and Kyiv, with 5 dancers in Kharkiv and 5 in Kyiv joining sessions led by Orlando Rodriguez from Sasha Waltz & Guests, alongside independent practice.
Maciej Kuźmiński Choreography
Representation and management support
- promotion
- representation
- management
Since 2022, I have been working closely with Polish, now Holland-based choreographer Maciej Kuźmiński as a representative and manager, taking care of the promotion and distribution of his artistic projects and commissions as well as his movement and research method Dynamic Phrasing. The tasks include networking, searching for and pitching opportunities, communicating with partners, and developing presentation materials.
https://maciejkuzminski.com
JC Movement Production
Promotional services
- networking & opportunity search
- communication strategy
From April 2023, I research, identify, and secure opportunities for artistic residencies, partnerships, and production engagements for Jill Crovisier's innovative works. In my role, I keep an eye on open calls, grants, and initiatives that align with Jill Crovisier's artistic vision, forge connections, and develop the communication strategy.
[WHAT’S ON?]
Participation
Tanzplattform Deutschland
February 21-25
Germany, Freiburg
Polish Dance Platform
April 18-21
Poland, Lodz
Tanzmesse
August 28-31
Germany, Düsseldorf
Touring
Cossachka
March 17, 2024
Ukraine, Kyiv
Kyiv Opera
Cossachka
March 20, 2024
Ukraine, Khmelnytsky
Khmelnytsky Philharmonie
Every Minute Motherland
April 20, 2024
Poland, Lodz
Polish Dance Platform
Every Minute Motherland
May 12, 2024
Czech Republic, Olomouc
Flora Theatre Festival
As I explore new territories within dance production, I invite partners who value creativity, dedication, and a bespoke approach to creating together projects that are both memorable and impactful.
[CONTACTS]