[PhiladelphiaDANCE.org Listserv] Wild Meadows Contact Improvisation Intensive

[nicole bindler]

Wild Meadows Contact Improvisation Intensive
June 8 - 12, 2008 in Schellsburg, PA
An Official CI36 Satellite Event

Join SPAN June 8-12 for an intensive exploration of Contact
Improvisation through Somatic Modalities, Site-Specific Exploration
and Performance.

www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm

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.