[CI-Announce] Save the date - Wild Meadows Improvisation Intensive 2011

[nicole bindler]

Wild Meadows Improvisation Intensive 2011
Schellsburg, PA, June 25 - July 3

Join members of SPAN: Spontaneous Performing Artists Network, a national
group of improvising artists, June 25-July 3rd, 2011 for an intensive
exploration of improvisation through somatic modalities, Contact
Improvisation, site-specific exploration and performance.

Located at Wild Meadows Farm in Schellsburg, PA, 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 improvisation practice.

Activities will include classes in: Contact Improvisation, improvisational
performance, developing site specific approaches, the Bartenieff
Fundamentals, Six Viewpoints and Authentic Movement.

FACILITATORS:
Nicole Bindler (Philadelphia)
Cyrus Khambatta (Seattle)
Sharon Mansur (Washington, DC)

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Wild Meadows is surrounded by secluded mountains ranges and fertile valleys,
an ideal location for reflective thought and investigation into the practice
of 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 work
study assistance).

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.

COST:
Early registration sliding scale: $250 - $400 (full payment due by May 1st)
Regular registration sliding scale: $275 - $425 ($75 deposit due by May 1st)

DEPOSIT:
$75 deposit due by May 1st, remaining amount due by June 15th

You're welcome to pay whatever you can afford within the sliding scale.
Please keep in mind when choosing your fee that the market rate for a
retreat of this scope is $400 or higher. We're offering a sliding scale rate
to include folks with varying incomes.

*Cost includes all..... food, lodging, and workshop......except travel

To pay online: www.phffft.org/wmeadows.htm (website to be updated soon)

Checks should be made payable to:
The Phffft! Dance Theatre Company and sent to: Cyrus Khambatta, 5609 34th
Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

WORKSTUDY:
Two positions available, first-come first serve for a discounted rate of
$200.

Note: Full payment needed to secure w/s spot.

Please email Wildmeadows at PHFFFT.org a few sentences about your interest in
the retreat and financial need.

CONTACT:
Questions? Please contact us: register at PHFFFT.org

To learn more about the facilitators, see the Wild Meadows website and their
individual websit es:

Nicole Bindler
www.nicolebindler.com

Cyrus Khambatta
www.phffft.org

Sharon Mansur
www.mansurdance.com

Wild Meadows Farm
456 Smith Road Schellsburg, PA 15559
E-mail: Wildmeadows at PHFFFT.org
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