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A great week of dancing, exceptional food and lots of fun! And its a great deal!
Wild Meadows Improvisation Intensive
July 21 - 28, 2007 in Schellsburg, PA
Wild Meadows View
This years' improvisation retreat will bring teachers from SPAN, Spontaneous Performing Artists Network, a national group of improvising artists, together in a lab environment to explore improvisation and performance. Pulling from an array of diverse approaches students will explore Contact Improvisation and spontaneous choreography, as well as somatic practices such as The Feldenkrais Method® and Authentic Movement. At the end of the week, participants will perform with SPAN in Washington D.C.
Facilitators include:
Nicole Bindler (Philly)
Daniel Burkholder (DC)
Cyrus Khambatta (Seattle)
Sharon Mansur(MN) ...and more coming!
Information on Wild Meadows
Nicole Bindler
General Information: Wild Meadows is surrounded by 200 acres of secluded mountains ranges, and fertile valleys near the Allegheny mountains, an ideal location for reflective thought and investigation into the Contact Improvisation practice and art form. Some previous experience is requested as this will result in the greatest exploration potential as an ensemble. Break periods will be scheduled to enable participants to take in the glorious natural surrounding of the farm and its cultural heritage. The area is home to Amish, Mennonites and Quakers. Also nearby are Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters built with a creek running under it.
FOOD: is included in the cost and will be communally prepared. Each participant will be requested to assist in the preparation of 2-3 lunch/dinner meals (with workstudy assistance) during the week-long retreat.
COST: $450 includes all food, lodging, workshop and performing costs except travel. To pay online go to our website at www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm
DEPOSIT: $75*deposit due by July 1st, remaining amount due July 20.
DISCOUNT: If full amount paid by July 1, lab cost is $400 (a $50 discount)
WORKSTUDY: Two positions available, first-come first serve
TRAVEL: Participants can arrange with others coming from the nearby cities of Washington D.C. New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. 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 Altoona or Breezewood near the farm where pick ups can be made.
CONTACT: for more information, email improvarts@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 Improvisation Intensive please visit our website www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm.
Wild Meadows Improvisation Intensive
July 21 - 28, 2007 in Schellsburg, PA
Wild Meadows View
This years' improvisation retreat will bring teachers from SPAN, Spontaneous Performing Artists Network, a national group of improvising artists, together in a lab environment to explore improvisation and performance. Pulling from an array of diverse approaches students will explore Contact Improvisation and spontaneous choreography, as well as somatic practices such as The Feldenkrais Method® and Authentic Movement. At the end of the week, participants will perform with SPAN in Washington D.C.
Facilitators include:
Nicole Bindler (Philly)
Daniel Burkholder (DC)
Cyrus Khambatta (Seattle)
Sharon Mansur(MN) ...and more coming!
Information on Wild Meadows
Nicole Bindler
General Information: Wild Meadows is surrounded by 200 acres of secluded mountains ranges, and fertile valleys near the Allegheny mountains, an ideal location for reflective thought and investigation into the Contact Improvisation practice and art form. Some previous experience is requested as this will result in the greatest exploration potential as an ensemble. Break periods will be scheduled to enable participants to take in the glorious natural surrounding of the farm and its cultural heritage. The area is home to Amish, Mennonites and Quakers. Also nearby are Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters built with a creek running under it.
FOOD: is included in the cost and will be communally prepared. Each participant will be requested to assist in the preparation of 2-3 lunch/dinner meals (with workstudy assistance) during the week-long retreat.
COST: $450 includes all food, lodging, workshop and performing costs except travel. To pay online go to our website at www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm
DEPOSIT: $75*deposit due by July 1st, remaining amount due July 20.
DISCOUNT: If full amount paid by July 1, lab cost is $400 (a $50 discount)
WORKSTUDY: Two positions available, first-come first serve
TRAVEL: Participants can arrange with others coming from the nearby cities of Washington D.C. New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. 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 Altoona or Breezewood near the farm where pick ups can be made.
CONTACT: for more information, email improvarts@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 Improvisation Intensive please visit our website www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm.
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