konverjdans
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
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.
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:
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!
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.
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.
Thanks for supporting our season, Lovebug! Stay tuned for your personal Instagram shoutout.
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The Dancing Bug
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
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!
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Official konverj Merch
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount over $15.00 is tax-deductible.
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
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The New konverj Hat
Donate $150.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
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
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VIP Rehearsal Invitation
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
You're now an Official Sponsor of Buried Giants! We 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
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Professional Performance Video
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
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
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VIP Seating at the Show
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $30.00 is tax-deductible.
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
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Signed Copy of 'The Buried Giant'
Donate $2,000.00 or more
Amount over $50.00 is tax-deductible.
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'
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