contact improv jam (& ambient open decks)
all levels! come & go as you please! switch partners at any time, dance with multiple partners, keep one partner for a while, dance solo, or take a break on the sidelines in a cozy DIY loft space.
disclaimer: 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 partner movement based on how bodies interact with physics: touch, gravity, balance, momentum & playful exploration. expect to see 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.”
6:30: doors
6:45 - 7:30pm: guided warmup (highly recommended for beginners) with Alexandre Barthelemy. not a full-on technical instruction, but an opportunity to learn basics & get comfortable with folks in the jam. please purchase a separate $5 ticket if you plan on joining
7:30-9:30pm: jam $10+ sliding scale
djs & musicians: dm @a_soft_opening_ on ig to signup for ambient open decks :)
rsvp for address, by the Morgan L, sent day of