JANUARY WORKSHOP 2010
a 3-week OPEN training with
NANCY STARK SMITH
January 4 –22, 2010
Western Massachusetts, USA
Contact Improvisation
Improvisation Scores/The Underscore
States of Grace
Composition, Performance
The January 2010 OPEN training
is a residential workshop specifically designed to develop our practice of Contact Improvisation and other related improvised dance work. The workshop will include physical training, improvisation and composition scores, listening practice, jamming, watching, discussion, feedback, contemplative practice, and performance studies.
The workshop will meet Monday–Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm in studios at Earthdance, in Plainfield, MA, (a beautiful dance retreat center located 35 minutes west of Northampton, MA, in the Berkshire Mountains with two dance barns and a wood-fired sauna), in town, and at an Aikido dojo. There will be some evening and weekend activities.
In solo work, duets, and groups; in and out of contact; in silence and with live music, we will move toward greater clarity and inspiration in our dancing and watching. Please come prepared physically and psychologically for intensive practice (and a bit of fun!).
Who is eligible? The January 2010 OPEN workshop welcomes dancers with experience in Contact Improvisation. Intermediate CI level required: fluency with falling, rolling, weight taking and giving, being upside down, following a point of contact, working with subtlety (and exertion), and improvising in physical contact. Other background in dance and improvisation a plus.
To Register: Fill out the online application form (see below) outlining your background and skill level in Contact Improvisation, dance, and improvisation, and your reasons for wanting to attend. Submit this form with your $160 deposit online or via post. All applications must be approved by Nancy.
COSTS & INFORMATION
WORKSHOP TUITION
$745–825 (sliding scale)* if application form & $160 deposit is received by Nov. 1, 2009.
$775–855 (sliding scale) if deposit & application is received after Nov. 1, 2009.
Tuition includes processing fee. Small discount available if paying by U.S. check or by “E-check.” Contact Patrick, workshop coordinator, for details.
* “Sliding scale” is a way for people to pay according to their ability.
General Guidelines:
$745 student rate: economically challenged students or unemployed
$785 regular rate: employed but economically challenged
$825 economically comfortable and you feel you can afford it (support the arts!)
HOUSING/FOOD
$670 (includes processing fee) plus 3–5 hours/week of housework for 3 weeks shared room & food at Earthdance.
Earthdance Housing/Food fee is a separate payment from Tuition payment.
Some Workstudy available.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Arrive: Sun, Jan. 3, 4 pm (Earliest arrival is 2 pm. Early arrivals must help clean-up from New Year’s Jam.)
Depart: Fri, Jan. 22, late afternoon
(Check with Earthdance if you wish to arrive early or depart later.)
TRANSPORTATION
• Directions to Earthdance: www.earthdance.net/directions.htm
• Closest Airport: Bradley Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut
• Rides To Earthdance: from Bradley airport and Northampton are coordinated with Earthdance staff for a fee.
Contact contact@earthdance.net as soon as possible.
• During workshop: Travel to and from the in-town sites will be arranged through carpooling using participants’ cars (sharing expenses).
Please bring your car, if at all possible!
APPLICATION/REGISTRATION
Apply online soon and pay your $160 nonrefundable deposit
Early registration deadline: Nov. 1, 2009
Space is limited. Applications must be approved before final confirmation will be sent. A packet with more detailed info will be sent on acceptance.
(Deposit will be refunded if not accepted.)
To Apply: click on Online Application below.
Then to Pay: click Deposit Payment US $160 below.
When you are accepted (after approval by Nancy), then click below to pay Remaining Tuition Balance by December 15, 2009.
Earthdance Housing/Food Fee: Pay now (click below) or at Earthdance registration (Jan. 4).
INFO
Contact: Patrick Crowley, workshop coordinator, januaryworkshop@nancystarksmith.com, (617) 320-9792; or
Nancy , contactq@aol.com. (413) 586-8243.
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