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Creating & presenting new, original work in dance that reflects the diverse voices of our community.

konverjdans presents: Buried Giants

Women-led contemporary ballet company konverjdans presents its first-ever evening-length production — featuring new & original choreography, music, film, design, and a cast of 8 fantastic dancers.

Brookyn, NY, US
  • $6,288 raised of $30,000 goal
  • 45 donations
  • 71 days left
This is a Fiscally-Sponsored Project

Fiscally Sponsored by Fractured Atlas

konverjdans is thrilled to present Buried Giants — an imaginative, multimedia dance-theater work inspired by Kazuo Ishiguro's novel 'The Buried Giant' and our first-ever evening-length production.


(To read more about the company, visit konverjdans.com.)

THE PRODUCTION

Co-directors Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller and Tiffany Mangulabnan come together for konverjdans' 9th season of creating and producing original dance in collaboration with artists across disciplines.

Premiering on February 20 & 21, 2026, at Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY,  Buried Giants will feature:

  • New & original choreography by the three konverjdans directors — with story and concept led by Amy Saunder and Joe Raffanti
  • An original musical score by Alexis Gideon & Khotomeh
  • Costume design by Reshma Patel-Cline
  • Lighting design by Conor Mulligan
  • New short films by Nine Mile Productions
  • Performances from dancers Antuan Byers, JoVonna Parks, Peter Cheng, Alyssa Forte, Allegra Herman, Tiffany Mangulabnan, Jordan Miller, and Amy Saunder

THE GOAL: $30K

We’re raising $30,000 to bring the immersive world of Buried Giants to life.

This is our largest fundraising goal to date, and it reflects the complete cost of this production: fully covering the costs of studio space rental, theater rental, equitable pay for all of our artistic collaborators, travel and other production expenses, and administrative stipends for the konverjdans directors.

Your tax-deductible donation—of any amount—will help us bring Buried Giants to the stage!

Jordan Miller in an excerpt of 'Buried Giants', captured by Arnaud Falchier

 

THE STORY

Set in a fog-shrouded world where a mysterious mist erases collective memory, Buried Giants  follows the story of Axl and Beatrice—a couple who set out on a dreamlike journey to uncover a forgotten past. Along the way, they encounter fantastical beings who mirror their inner turmoil and reveal that love, loss, and memory are deeply intertwined.

This is both a timeless and timely story—rooted in myth yet resonating deeply with the present. In an era when history is increasingly being reshaped or even erased, it invites us to reflect on what we choose to remember, and what we risk losing when we forget. Through movement, music, and visual storytelling, the immersive world of Buried Giants offers a space for grief, connection, and healing. By supporting this project, you help bring an urgent and emotionally resonant story to life—one that speaks to the complexities of our moment with beauty and imagination.

Converge with us, and help bring this story to life.


Rewards

The Lovebug

Donate $30.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

Photo of Antuan Byers & Łukasz Zięba by Arnaud Falchier


Thanks for supporting our season, Lovebug! Stay tuned for your personal Instagram shoutout.

The Dancing Bug

Donate $50.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

Photo of Amy Saunder by Arnaud Falchier


Get your own personally choreographed/improvised dance by one of the konverj artists, recorded and posted on our Instagram just for you! Thanks for getting (and keeping) us dancing!

Official konverj Merch

Donate $100.00 or more

Amount over $15.00 is tax-deductible.

Photo of JoVonna Parks by Joe Raffanti

Carry the Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee! Your choice of either merch item, featuring an original design by co-artistic director Tiffany Mangulabnan in collaboration with her niece, Kiana Mangulabnan, in the Philippines.

*T-shirts come in Small or Medium.

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee

The New konverj Hat

Donate $150.00 or more

Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.

The brand new konverj/Hat!


Be the first to wear the BRAND NEW konverj/Hat—get it while it's hot!  Featuring our new official logo designed by NYC motion design director Mike Martin, embroidered on a vintage "dad cap" in black-washed cotton twill.

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee
  • The New konverj/Hat

VIP Rehearsal Invitation

Donate $250.00 or more

Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.

Photo of Jordan Miller, JoVonna Parks and Antuan Byers by Arnaud Falchier


You're now an Official Sponsor of Buried GiantsWe invite you to join us in the studio for a glimpse into our rehearsal process.

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee
  • The New konverj/Hat
  • Exclusive Invitation to In-Studio Rehearsal
  • 'Official Sponsor' Listing in the Performance Program

Professional Performance Video

Donate $500.00 or more

Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.

Photo of Amy Saunder, Tiffany Mangulabnan and company by Arnaud Falchier

Exclusive access to the full professional performance video of Buried Giants after the shows close!

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee
  • The New konverj/Hat
  • Exclusive Invitation to In-Studio Rehearsal
  • 'Official Sponsor' Listing in the Performance Program
  • Professional Performance Video

VIP Seating at the Show

Donate $1,000.00 or more

Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.

Photo of Łukasz Zięba, Jordan Miller and JoVonna Parks by Arnaud Falchier


Experience the magic of Buried Giants with two VIP seats on the evening of your choice!

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee
  • The New konverj/Hat
  • Exclusive Invitation to In-Studio Rehearsal
  • 'Official Sponsor' Listing in the Performance Program
  • Professional Performance Video
  • Two VIP Seats to the Show

Signed Copy of 'The Buried Giant'

Donate $2,000.00 or more

Amount over $50.00 is tax-deductible.

Photo of Antuan Byers and JoVonna Parks by Arnaud Falchier

All of the above perks, PLUS: A signed copy of Kazuo Ishiguro's 'The Buried Giant', the novel that inspired it all—personally signed for you by the entire Buried Giants cast. You will ALSO receive our limited-edition, hand-painted HYPHA T-shirt.

This reward includes:
  • Personalized Digital Dance + Shoutout
  • Official konverj/Tote OR konverj/Tee
  • The New konverj/Hat
  • Exclusive Invitation to In-Studio Rehearsal
  • 'Official Sponsor' Listing in the Performance Program
  • Professional Performance Video
  • Two VIP Seats to the Show
  • Hand-Painted HYPHA T-Shirt
  • Signed Copy of 'The Buried Giant'