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Mission Improvable:  
Creation with a Site-Specific Mind​
with Stephan Koplowitz

– a process/performance workshop
Wednesday, April 10 - Sunday April 14, 2024 (all days are highly encouraged this year)

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Mission Improvable:  Creation with a Site-Specific Mind
with Stephan Koplowitz

Our five-day creative process workshop is open to artists at all levels. It will consist of site-specific improvisational structured scores and site-responsive choreography created by workshop participants under the guidance and direction of site artist Stephan Koplowitz.
Stephan's Bio

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Join us for our 9th year of Mission Improvable as we elevate the performance aspect of improvisation with the guidance of Stephan Koplowitz, emphasizing site-specific work.

During this immersive 5-day experience, savor 11 delectable meals meticulously crafted by Stephanie Beauchamp and fellow participants. If you're joining us from out of town, we'll arrange accommodations with a local host for your convenience.

Mission Improvable isn't just a workshop—it's a comprehensive experience designed to cater to your essential needs, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the discipline of dance making. Relax and get into the rigor of your dancemaking practice while we handle the details.

Register Now
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dancers in foreground:  Courtney Barrow and Roy Wood

April 10-14, 2024
11 meals will be provided at this intensive and if you are from out of town, we will find hosts for you

$600 - regular rate -
$450 - level 1 discount - 8 spots
$355 level 2 discount - 7 spots 
$250 - level 3 discount - 1 spot
For info on scholarships and internships email [email protected]


Location

St. John's Grace
51 Colonial Circle
​Buffalo, NY 14222
 


We help out of town guests find a host.

Find a Host
If you register after April 1, we cannot guarantee a billet. Please email us at [email protected] if you have questions.

Can you host an artist?  Click on the link to start the process.​

Host an Artist

Schedule

April 10
Wednesday

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
​OPEN TO COMMUNITY:
An Introduction to Site-Specific Creation and a Preview to the Sunday Performance- A Promenade Lecture
​
CI Jam & Registration
​with Angela Lopez

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm
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*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
April 11
​Thursday


breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am

class 
9:30 am - 12:30 pm


lunch 
​12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

class 
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

dinner
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


Open Community Class and Jam
Viewpoints with Connor Graham
& Jam held by Buffalo Contact Improvisation Collective

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 12
​Friday

​breakfast
8:00 -9:30 am

class 
​9:30 am-12:30 pm


lunch
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

class
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

dinner 
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


​Open Community Improv class and jam with Amya Brice and Max Laszewski
6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
April 13
​Saturday


​breakfast
8:00-9:30 am

class 
​9:30 am-12:30 pm​


lunch
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

class
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

dinner
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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April 14
​Sunday


​breakfast/brunch
9:00-10:30 am

talk through/trouble shoot
10:30 - 12:00 pm

last run through
12:00 - 1:30 pm

get ready & grab & go food
1:30 - 2:30 pm

Untamed Grace – A Performance Journey of Improv and Site
3:00 pm

Strike & Clean
4:30 -6:00 pm

"Untamed Grace - A Performance Journey of Improv and Site" promises an immersive journey through St. John's Grace and its gothic sanctuary as the audience promenades through its sacred and utilitarian spaces. This unique performance is the culmination of a five-day intensive collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of performers. Some have a longstanding creative history, while others are meeting for the first time, uniting from places like Toronto, Canada, New York City, and Boston. Renowned choreographer Stephan Koplowitz directs and designs this innovative project, guiding the participants in crafting an unforgettable experience. Additionally, live music by Nusantara Arts, under the direction of Matt Dunning, enriches the atmosphere, adding depth to the performance's resonance.
Performance Tickets
April 10, 2024
6-7:30 pm
St. John's Grace
51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, NY 14222

An Introduction to Site-Specific Creation and a Preview to the Sunday Performance- A Promenade Lecture

Embark on an exclusive journey with renowned artist Stephan Koplowitz as he unveils 'An Introduction to Site-Specific Creation and a Preview to the Sunday Performance- A Promenade Lecture.' Delve into the intricacies of site-specific artistry within the enchanting confines of St. John's Grace, guided by Stephan Koplowitz's expertise. Attend the illuminating talk on April 10, setting the stage for the eagerly anticipated Sunday performance. Gain unique insights into the creative process and witness the transformation of the site through the discerning lens of the director and designer. Experience the convergence of art and space from a visionary perspective, immersing yourself in the unparalleled world of site-specific creation.
Talk Tickets and Jam

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