RIPP
Repertory Intensive Performance Project
Drawing from the value of “performance as research” Vanessa pulls from her own touring experience (with group Modern Garage Movement, AKA “MGM” and others) to offer the opportunity to perform as much as possible. Together, the group will plan a short 3 day tour of the piece with as many as 3 performances in a day. We will perform in a variety of venues from: a studio theater, music club, garage, park or beach, emphasizing the value of performance as research. Venues in Western Mass, Coastal Maine or NYC will be explored, with a “premier” performance in Northampton.
This is an opportunity for both the contemporary performer/dancer and or choreographer/ student to have a more intimate experience of Anspaugh’s creative process and the rigorous experience of being a collaborating participant in a quickly constructed professional piece. Anspaugh works to facilitate a “micro intentional community” where artists come together and intimately share the gifts & challenges of meaning-making together.
Every Spring/Summer
Sponsored by School for Contemporary Dance & Thought
Hours mostly 10-2 with two one day days off. 2-3 (tour planning & production design work*subject to participant interest & availability)
Application Due: Now Rolling *
Join nationally renowned choreographer Vanessa Anspaugh in this unique workshop intensive format called RIPP (previously called The Coaching Project (on tour!) Within this short but immersive time, Anspaugh works with performers (of various levels & backrounds) in collaboration, quickly creating a new evening-length work which will be taken on a 3 day tour at the culmination of the intensive. Daily Rehearsals run in the mornings and (subject to participants availability & interest) afternoon hours include time for tour planning & creative design research & development.
Application : Please email v.anspaugh@gmail.com a short video or video excerpt timecode of you in any performing capacity. This can be on a stage, in your living room or in the park. Something that gives me a sense of your somatic and performative self. Please also write a short paragraph about what draws you to this workshop and what you hope to get out of it. Please note a variety of experience levels and a diversity of bodies is welcomed & encouraged in this work and process. Past participants have ranged from professional dancers to beginning college dance students, to mid 40’s dancers craving to be in a process and perform.
Cost:
$750 for the two week intensive & tour.
*There is some financial assistance for those who qualify as low income.
Additionally, a number of scholarships are available for BIPOC folks.
Please email: jenscdt@gmail.com
Housing:
There is no official housing provided however please email for housing connections and sublet/ house-sitting options. Below are images from previous Coaching Projects/ RIPP’s with Vanessa Anspaugh. Most images by Peter Raper & Some from Jeffy O.
Images from Previous Intensives:
