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CONTACT IMPROVISATION JAMS
Weekly meetings of contact improvisation dancers that take place world-wide are called “jams,” in which dancers participants participate and watch as they choose over the course of 2-4 hours
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Contact Jam for People of Colour – Toronto – Facilitated by Leslie Heyon.
4th or 5th Saturday of each month – Jan 26, Feb 23, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28
Class: 10:00am – 11:00am
Jam: 11:00am – 12:00pm with live music
Chill & Chat: 12:00pm – 12:30pm in the comfy lounge area.RESIDENT MUSICIAN: Nilan PereraLOCATION: The Dark Side Studio – 244 Augusta Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2L7
COST: Sliding scale between $5 to $20
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Guelph Contact Improvisation Jam
Every Other Friday from 7:30-9:30 pm
42 Quebec St, third floor studio
$10 – 15
Warm-up led by Lynette Segal, Lesley Greco and guests
Contact: lynette@lynettesegal.com
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Toronto Contact Improvisation Jam
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:30 pm
6:00-7:00 pm – Class (Details http://www.reasondetre.com/wedjamT.html )
7:00-8:30 pm – Open Jam (live improvised music 7:30-8:30)
Location: 805 Dovercourt Road., 3rd Floor
Jam Director – Kathleen Rea
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Toronto Beaches Contact Jam-Lab
Fridays 11 am -12:30 pm
The Beaches Jam is a beginner friendly space.
• ask questions
• give and receive feedback
• dive deeper into your practice
• get 1-on-1 support from fellow dancers
• be comfortable with falls, rolls and lifts on padded floors
• work through material learned in your favorite workshops
Sliding scale: $5-10
1971 Queen St E., martial arts studio on the second floor of the Beach Mall.
Info: sonyaxova@gmail.com
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Toronto Contact Improvisation Jam
Sundays 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Weekly class from 11:00 to 12:00 noon – $11 tuition (includes Jam)
Jam from 12 to 1:30 pm – $6 admission
Details – https://www.facebook.com/ContactImprovToronto
Happening every Sunday morning since 1978
Jam Director: Sarah Jones
There is no music played at this Jam.
Location: 805 Dovercourt Road., 3rd Floor
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Peterborough Contact Jam
7 to 8:30 pm – 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month with exceptions.
The Mount Peterborough – 1545 Monaghan Road, in the Auditorium.
Cost: $10 (or $5 if $10 is too much for you)
http://www.facebook.com/ciptbo/
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Ottawa Contact Improvisation Jam
Most Saturdays 11:15 am to 1:15 pm
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Windsor Contact Improvisation Jam
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Montreal Contact Jam
Sundays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
at Pavillon de Danse de l’UQAM 840 Cherrier St, local 4110, metro Sherbrooke
contactimpro.org/?lang=en
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Canadian Contact Jams www.contactimprov.ca/
International Contact Jams www.contactimprov.net/jams
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