contact improv jam (& ambient open decks)
all levels! come & go as you please! no partner required! the beauty of a jam is exploring movement with various people: switch partners at any time, dance with multiple partners, keep one partner for a while, dance solo, or take a break on the sidelines.
disclaimer: however unlikely, contact improv involves the possibility of physical injury. we follow the 1st rule of CI: “take care of yourself first.” by participating, you are responsible for your own safety & well-being. please listen to your body & move consciously.
CI is a free-form dance (started in 1972 by Steve Paxton) exploring movement with a partner based on how bodies interact with physics: touch, gravity, balance, momentum & playful exploration.
in a jam, expect all sorts of movement: lifts & rolls, “body puzzles,” unexpected timing & perspective-altering positions. we partner into dynamic, in-the-moment duets, tuning into our sensations, the subtle cues of a touch & where the movement wants to go. it’s about staying curious & discovering our natural instincts for improvising.
consent: because CI involves touch, we want to be clear that sexual energy is not to be pursued here. attraction & repulsion can be points of internal exploration & exploring a “no” is just as valuable as exploring your “yes.”
ambient open decks: movement is accompanied by musical improvisation, sounds that compliment & engage with movement in the room. djs & musicians: dm to signup :)
facilitated by @iamsummerminerva
$10 suggested donation ($20+ donor donation) cash / venmo: @a_soft_opening_ goes directly to rent & upkeep of this DIY space <3
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