Event

California Contact Improv Jam

Official website: www.ccijam.org

The registration includes organic vegetarian meals, sleeping accommodations and/or space to camp, and workshop activities. Salamander Camp offers a large yurt for sleeping, a beautiful kitchen with a large table for sharing meals, and a small hot tub for delicious soaking under the stars.

About the Jam:

With 30+ years of history, this Jam has become an iconic event for Contact Improvisation in California. People come from all over the state and beyond, some are seasoned CI teachers and dancers, some are new to the form. But they all share the same passion for the form, for human connection, for the healing power of a simple touch. And we gather together in a dedicated place, free of distractions, to focus just on that our own selves, our relationship to our own bodies, and the pure joy of playing with one another. Something we've all done when we were kids, and something we might not be doing enough as adults.

Prerequisites:

Dancers of all levels attend the jam. Basic contact improv skills and familiarity with jam etiquette are a plus, but not required. Beginners to the form are welcome for the way they can be teachers for more seasoned dancers. Your intention to practice contact improv together as a group is what makes for a great jam.

Dates & Times:

The Jam begins at 5pm on Friday, May 13 with a welcome circle and orientation. Please arrive on time. The camp is open as early as 2pm for you to unload, settle down, and set up your tent if you have one.

The Jam ends around 4pm on Sunday, May 15, and we need to pack up and leave the camp by 5pm.