What?
We are a community of movers in Rochester, NY who get together for Contact Improvisation jams. Here is one definition/description of Contact:
Contact Improvisation is a dance form where two people depend on each other to make a beautiful dance. Like modern dance, like martial arts, like sports, it challenges the individual to develop their kinesthetic sense and bodily ability. Unlike these disciplines, it revels in interdependency and spontaneity. The dance is reinvented in every duet.
If you want to learn more about Contact Improv, Contact Quarterly has published a wonderful overview of the form.
When?
Sign up for jam announcements
If you want to receive jam announcements via email, send mail to Craig with the words "Rochester Contact Jam" in the subject line. You can also join our Facebook group.
UR jams
During the academic year, the University of Rochester's Program of Movement and Dance hosts a jam roughly once a month. During the Spring 2010 semester, there will be open jams from 6:30-7:45pm on the last Monday of the month:
- Monday, February 22nd, 2010
- Monday, March 29th, 2010
- Monday, April 26th, 2010
There is no charge for UR jams.
Community jams
Community jams are held on Sundays (but not all Sundays) from 2-4pm at Physikos. Beginners are always welcome, and it's okay if you arrive late to a jam. The schedule for 2010 is still to be determined.
The Sunday jams cost $5 to attend. If you have any questions about the jam, you can call Nancy at 585/288-6006 or Craig at 585/415-3780
Where?
UR jams
The University of Rochester jams are held on campus in the Program of Movement and Dance's studio in Spurrier Gym. The Program's website has detailed directions and a map.
Community jams
Community jams are held at Physikos movement studio. Physikos is located at 302 North Goodman Street in Village Gate Square, which is part of Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts.
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