ZviDance exists to share with audiences the choreographic vision and movement vocabulary of Artistic Director, Zvi Gotheiner. Each piece defines a unique set of relationships and experiences, boldly addressing the depths of the human experience. The company is shaped by a collaborative model of creation, involving the ensemble and designers in the initial research phase, so as to constantly push the methodology and ethics of the creation process within an interdisciplinary format. ZviDance also exists to engage students and enrich their appreciation of the art form. ZviDance has received critical praise and significant funding for its artistic pursuits through multiple NEA Artistic Excellence grant awards and NYFA fellowships. The company performs frequently at home in such New York City venues as BAM’s Next Wave Festival, the Joyce Theater, New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, and SummerStage. ZviDance has toured across North America to many venues and festivals, including the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and the American Dance Festival. The company has also toured abroad to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Israel, Germany, Japan, Poland, and Russia.