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These web pages list jams, workshops, classes, and teachers of Contact Improvisation around the world. Please update your bookmark to www.contactimprov.net. If you are wondering what is Contact Improv, please click here. For information about adding a listing to this site, please click here. For everyone else, these pages are divided as follows:

Workshops, Festivals, and Other Events

In chronological order. For historical interest, see also the list of past events. Last update 27 Sep 2004.

July 25-31 Wild Meadows Improvisation Intensive 2004 Schellsburg, Pennsylvania USA

Facilitators: Cyrus Khambatta (WA/NYC) and Felice Wolfzahn (MA).
In a lush valley in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, lakes, forests and farms, Wild Meadows Farm and barn-studio is wedged between two quiet ridges inviting improvisation exploration and creative contemplation. The Improvisation Intensive will focus on Contact Improvisation/Release Technique, and Viewpoints composition. Homemade food will nourish our minds and bodies and each evening will end with a jam with barn doors flung wide open for all the animals to watch. In the workshop, we will examine how to find and connect to the deep well of our own personal imagery, seeking clarity in action from stillness. We will access playful self-exploration as a source of inspiration and examine the multiple layers of our internal landscape through active reflection. In contact, we will focus attention on the details of sensation and work on skills of receptivity and responsiveness. We will seek to bring the authentic internal impulse to expression through conscious choice-making, awakening our dancing, opening our aesthetic palette and finding new sources from within ourselves from which we can draw.

Cost: $465 (includes food, lodging and class fee). Deposit: $100 deposit due by July 3rd. Travel: Schellsburg is location five hours from NYC, three hours from both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia and 2 hours from Pittsburgh. Although Travel is not included but rides can be arranged with others coming from the nearby cities. Contact us for additional information on travel. Info: Cyrus Khambatta at Cyrusak@juno.com or (206) 935-0459. [11 Feb 2004]

October 7 - November 18 THURSDAYS 11-1 PERCEPTUAL CONSTRUCTION NEW YORK CITY USA

A Class in Multisensoriality, Improvisational Scores, and Feldenkrais. Taught by Margit Galanter

In this series, we will develop tools for making original movement and sensing movement. We will draw from Lisa Nelsons tuning scores, Contact Improvisation, the Feldenkrais Method, and other forms. How do all our senses interact? How do we enact our environment through action? We will make and observe movement, both alone and among others, & dance from where we are at.

Margit Galanter is a movement artist, educator, and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. Her fascination re: the value and construction of movement has led her to improvise for over 15 years. She is currently formalizing her studies as a masters candidate at Gallatin, NYU.

THE CLASS IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE.
Full session, $75, Drop-Ins $13.
Earth Matters, 177 Ludlow Street, between Houston & Stanton
(Upstairs from the market is a dance studio, 3rd floor)
Info: margit@speakeasy.net, (917) 617-3939.
[27 Sep 2004]

October 16 and 17 Autumn contact improvisation dance weekend Boston

Join us in this expansive and ease-ful playground for dance and community. Details at our website: http://www.geocities.com/contactimprovboston
[5 Oct 2004]

October 13-17 Fall East Coast Contact Jam Charleston WV
Join us for contact jamming, warmups, improvised structured, poetry, delicious vegetarian food, walks in the woods and fields, and much, much more.

$290 includes food, lodging, and dancing.
For more information, contact Kristin at kristinhorrigan@yahoo.com or go to http://www.eastcoastjam.com [5 Oct 2004]

November 5 - 7 Introductory Contact. Felice Wolfzahn Earthdance
Contact Improvisation is primarily a duet movement form. Two or more people move together, playing in a physical dialogue, communicating through the language of touch, momentum, and weight. Basic solo and duet skills will be explored in this workshop. Some vocabulary will include: rolling, weight sharing, safe falling, counter-balancing, developmental movement patterns, and tuning awareness of our senses. Throughout the weekend, we will combine skill work with dancing scores,and time to share our observations of this playful, dynamic and spirited movement form. Tuition/Room/Board: $250. Register at: http://www.earthdance.net/intro110504.htm. Information at (413) 634-5678 or info@earthdance.net Earthdance; 252 Prospect Street; Plainfield, MA 01070. [2 Nov 2004]
November 20 Contact workshop with Karl Frost Santa Barbara, CA
A fundamentals approach with space for skill development and integration through more open explorations
for registration or info, contact Stephanie at sn@stephanienugent.com or call Celeste at (805) 231-2731 [2 Nov 2004]
November 26-28 Contact Improvisation with Karl Frost Berkeley, California
from the kinesthetic to the psychological...
Fees: $130 - $260 sliding scale if $40 deposit received by November 12, $175-$350 afterwards
for more info e karlfrost@hotmail.com or call 206 790 1645. [5 Oct 2004]
December 4-5, Arcata, CA
Focus and schedule TBA
For info, contact Leslie Castelano at muppet33@northcoast.com or 707 825 6852 [2 Nov 2004]
December 11 Contact Improvisation workshop with Karl Frost JFK Building in Fort Warden, Port Townsend, WA
This workshop will be fundamentals oriented a blend of focus on the foundation skills and space to integrate them in more open explorations. We'll work on some common vocabulary and on general principles, exploring weight sharing, movement into and out of the floor, and the practice of calm presence, which allows for a greater awareness of the moment ad ability to respond in flow. A bit of mind work, a lot of bodywork, and some sweat. This workshop is open to all.
$30-$60 sliding scale. To register, contact karlfrost@hotmail.com or (206)790 1645 [2 Nov 2004]
Dec 13-17 Dance Animal Intensive with Amii LeGendre and Karl Frost in Seattle, WA
The primary focus of this workshop will be on contact improvisation, with forays into solo movement practice and ensemble thinking/composition. The primary question held will be about the relationship between personal process and performance oriented exploration… we look at the ways that they feed each other and the ways in which they stand as separate, valuable explorations
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm – workshop at Dance Underground (340 E 15th) Monday/Wednesday 7p-10p – facilitated jam time at Chamber Theater (915 E Pine Street, 4th floor)
Fees: $190-$350 if $50 deposit in by November 29, $240-$400 after (10% discount on fees for both workshop and NW Regional CI Jam in Port Townsend (Dec 17-20) if doing both events) for info/registration, contact Amii at legendre@drizzle.com or 206 325 6141 [2 Nov 2004]
Dec 17-20 1st annual Pacific Northwest Regional Winter Solstice Contact Improvisation Lab and Jam At Centrum, in Fort Warden, Port Townsend, WA
A gathering of contact improvisers who are interested in the development of their practice. This event is for those already familiar with the form.
The primary focus of the gathering will be on jams, but there will also be space facilitated for labs, discussion, mutual feedback, and networking for the regional contact world. Although there is a particular invitation to contact improvisors in the Pacific Northwest region (BC, OR, WA), all are invited.
Fees $100-$200 sliding scale before December 3, $125-$250 after … some work trade available (10% discount on fees for both lab/jam and Dance Animal workshop with Amii LeGendre and Karl Frost (Seattle, Dec 13-17) if doing both events)
Fees include dinner on Sat/Sun… provide own food for breakfast, snack and potluck lunch. Housing will be with Port Townsend locals and will be some combination of camping or staying on couches. Another option is to stay in one of the Fort Warden cabins for $60 for the three nights (as space is available). Inquire early if interested in this option.
For info/registration, contact Amii at legendre@drizzle.com or 206 325 6141 [2 Nov 2004]
December 28 - January 2 The New Year's Jam Earthdance
An Earthdance tradition!
Join us for 5 days of luscious dancing, delicious food, hot saunas, and a co-created ritual on New Year's eve. Cost is $250. The Jam usually fills up by Thanksgiving, so make sure to register early if you are planning to come. Register at: http://earthdance.net/nyjam122804.htm. Information at (413) 634-5678 or info@earthdance.net. Earthdance; 252 Prospect Street; Plainfield, MA 01070. [2 Nov 2004]
29 Dec 2004 - 5 Jan 2005 Nordic New Year's Jam 2005 North of Stockholm, Sweden
Contact Improvisation for all levels. - Warming-up sessions in the mornings - Introduction classes - Jams and showings every day - A child-friendly jam every day.
Planned and organised activities indoor and outdoor during daytime, for ex: Skiing, playing/jamming in snow, cooking, baking, and painting.
7 nights and 3 meals/day, maximum 3.500 SEK/person and a cheaper price for the children (sliding scale from 0-1.000 SEK, depending on age)
avartdansimpro@hotmail.com [2 Nov 2004]
Jan. 7-9, 2005 MAZOPALOOZA! Improv dance festival and jam Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Workshops with Mark Zemelman on Friday, Jan. 7 and Sat. Jan. 8 Free performances, Friday night and Saturday morning Jam/classes/play Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9.
Fees: $115 for the whole 3-day festival, including 4 meals and 2 nights dorm-style lodging. $60 for Sat. Lunch-Sun. Lunch (includes 3 meals and one night lodging). Other options available; for more info visit www.mazoMAC.com/currentpage.html or contact Marcia Miquelon at (608)795-0014; marcianitaus@yahoo.com [2 Nov 2004]

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As of September 25, 2004, this site is maintained by Mugsy Lunsford. Many thanks to Jim Davis and Chris Deephouse for maintaining and hosting this site for our benefit for many years.

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