Contact Improvisation Class + Jam

1st and 3rd Mondays.

This is the page for 1st Mondays—3rd Mondays are here.
Join The Castro Room for a playful evening of contact improvisation.

A guided pre-jam class will be from 7:45 - 8:45p and then will flow directly into a jam until 10:15p. In class, we’ll explore themes of weight-sharing, counterbalancing, signaling, listening, and everything in-between. The jam that follows is an opportunity to continue researching your movement & relational curiosities that sparked from class. First-timers and experienced dancers are all very welcome!

*Class 7:45-8:45pm

*Jam 8:45-10:15pm

Come for the whole evening or feel free to drop-in to the jam anytime. Teachers and musicians change every week.

Host:

Merrick Jacob is a lover of movement, continuously in awe of the body and its potential for delightful expression, wild creativity, & authentic connection. Influenced by her practices of contact improvisation, figure skating, acroyoga, and hand-balancing, she guides playful movement experiences as an opportunity for deep listening, research, and co-creation. Merrick hosts contact improvisation across the SF Bay Area. Say hi here: merrickjacob.com

About Contact Improvisation, Agreements, FAQS

First time?

Is it your first time hearing of this movement form? It can be defined in many ways. I love this definition from Ray Chung, “Contact Improvisation is an open-ended exploration of the kinaesthetic possibilities of bodies moving through contact. Sometimes wild and athletic, sometimes quiet and meditative, it is a form open to all bodies and enquiring minds.”Curious first-timers to experienced dancers are all very welcome!

What happens in class and do I need a partner?

Class is a time to explore themes of weight-sharing, counterbalancing, signaling, listening, and everything in-between in solo, duets, and as a group. Each teacher brings their own unique flavor to the class. No need to come with a partner. The teacher will facilitate pairing people together and switching partners throughout the class.

What's a jam?

This is an opportunity to continue researching your movement & relational curiosities that sparked from class or just to enjoy sharing creative movement space together. Dance, witness, investigate, have fun. Come & go as you please with care.

Price:
$25 for Class + Jam
$10 for Jam only