Sofia Neuparth

Sofia Neuparth (born 1962, Lisbon) is a Portuguese dancer, choreographer, researcher, and educator. She is recognized as a leading figure in contemporary dance in Portugal, known for her innovative work on movement, body awareness, and the intersection of artistic creation with education and community engagement.

Career Neuparth began her artistic path in the 1980s, shaping the field of contemporary dance and somatic research in Portugal. She is the founder and director of c.e.m. – centro em movimento, a unique Lisbon-based space for artistic research, education, and performance, which has become a reference point for contemporary dance, movement studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Through c.e.m., Neuparth has mentored generations of artists and facilitated encounters between dancers, thinkers, and activists. Her work extends to programming, documentation, and political intervention in the arts, supporting the development of autonomous and critical artistic communities.