Explore Contact Improvisation through somatic modalities, site specific work and as a performance form. Members of SPAN: Spontaneous Performing Artists Network, a national group of improvising artists, come together in a lab environment to deepen our research into multiple approaches of Contact Improvisation. Located at Wild Meadows Farm and surrounded by 200 acres of secluded mountain ranges and fertile valleys near the Allegheny Mountains, the intensive will provide ample opportunities to nurture, expand and challenge your Contact Improvisation practice. Activities will include classes in Contact Improvisation, improvisational performance, developing site specific approaches, The Feldenkrais Method(R), the Bartenieff Fundamentals, Six Viewpoints and Authentic Movement.
Facilitators include: Nicole Bindler (Philly) Daniel Burkholder (DC) Cyrus Khambatta (Seattle) Sharon Mansur(MN)
General Information: Wild Meadows is surrounded by secluded mountain ranges and fertile valleys, an ideal location for reflective thought and investigation into the practice of Contact Improvisation. Some previous experience is requested. Break periods will be scheduled to enable participants to take in the glorious natural surrounding of the farm.
FOOD: is included and will be communally prepared. Each participant will be requested to assist in the preparation of 2-3 lunch/dinner meals (with workstudy assistance).
COST: $275 includes all food, lodging, and workshop except travel. To pay online go to our website at www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm
DEPOSIT:$75*deposit due by May 27th, remaining amount due June 8th.
DISCOUNT: If full amount paid by May 23th, lab cost is $250 (a $25 discount)
WORKSTUDY: Two positions available, first-come first serve
TRAVEL:The farm is 2.5 hours from Washington D.C., 5 hours from New York City, 3.5 hours from Philadelphia and 2 hours from Pittsburgh. There are also buses and trains to where pick ups can be made.
CONTACT: for more information, email improvarts at mac.com or 301-996-3797
To read bios about the facilitators, reserve your spot in the intensive or learn more about the Wild Meadows Contact Improvisation Intensive please visit our website www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm.Posts: 1241 | Registered: Nov 2005
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