CI Class by Jovanina Pagano + Jam w/Music by Madeleine Grace
Schedule
Sun Dec 14 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
59 Oneil St, Kingston, NY 12401 | Kingston, NY
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Friends!Temperatures are dropping fast and the nights are long. We have one more jam left before we break until January; let's huddle together in Score Studio this coming Sunday, December 14th!
I can't tell you how pleased I am that Jovanina Pagano has become a regular teacher at our jam. She's been teaching CI for decades, and is one of the clearest thinkers around. What I like to say about Jovanina is -- she's just so easy to learn from!
Madeleine Grace will be creating soundscapes for us, which are never short of magical.
Details below :) Can't wait to see you.
Leah
The details
The Facebook event is here.
Opening circle: 2-2:10pm
Class from 2:10pm- 3pm by Jovanina Pagano
Leaving something behind...organization, release, and individuation in CI
Sometimes the dance calls for bringing all of our limbs with us - a dynamic and collective engagement of the body. Sometimes, though, we want to leave something behind, expanding the kinesphere and bringing different possibilities into the dancing moment. We will explore "leaving something behind" through a solo warm up, leading to an exploration within duets, and expanding out to the whole group.
* please arrive to class 10 minutes early so we can start on time
* all levels warmly welcomed
Jovanina Pagano is a dedicated student and teacher of Contact Improvisation, Afro-Haitian folkloric dance, Body-Mind Centering, and Iyengar Yoga. She has shared her love of yoga and dance with the New York City public and private schools, St. John the Divine, Heifetz International Music Institute, Jackson Hole Dancer’sWorkshop, Key West Dance Company, and the City-Wide Youth Opera. Currently, co-produces contact improvisation events at the Peaceable Barn Studio in Redding, CT.
Jam with music from 3pm -4:30: Music/sound by Madeleine Grace
Music/sound by Madeleine Grace, creator of Sonic Elixirs, is a improvisational vocalist and a practitioner of touch therapy using fascial release techniques, Ayurvedic Marma therapy and Thai yoga to offer comprehensive sessions to help clients remember their inherent wholeness. Her intention is to contribute to the vitality of the world through space holding and ecstatic creativity.
Address: Score Studio, 59 O'Neil St., Kingston, NY 12440
Prices:
Thank you for contributing promptly upon arrival, rather than waiting until the end.
Both class and jam together: $25
Only class: $10
Only jam: $20
* As always, if you'd like to do a work exchange in place of (or to reduce) payment, please reply to this email and let me know BEFORE the jam. We can always use help!
FAQ:
What are the dates of the fall jams?
9-14 / Chisa Hidaka / Madeleine Grace
9-28 / Jacob Combe / Shir Meira Feit
10-12 / Montana Bass/ SILENT JAM
10-26 / Leighann Kowalsky / Shir Meira Feit
11-9 / The Underscore with Sarah Young / Madeleine Grace
11-23 / Amii LeGendre / Shir Meira Feit
12-14 / Jovanina Pagano / Madeleine Grace
How do I join the Hudson Valley CI WhatsApp group?
Here is the link to join the WhatsApp group. This group is for Contact Improv classes, workshops, jams, and events with 1.5 hours from Kingston, NY.
Can I bring my kid/s?
Kids are magical beings and we welcome them. If you bring yours, please stay near them and make sure they are safe and respectful of all jam guidelines.
I haven't done Contact Improv in 20 years! Is this jam right for me?
We invite dancers/humans of all levels of experience and types of ability to this jam. We trust you to know your limits and we encourage you to observe and rest as you'd like. If you have questions or need help, please feel free to approach Leah or anyone else that looks open to offering support.
I've never done CI and barely know what it is. How can I participate?
Absolute beginners should let the host know that they are new to the form so that proper support and guidance can be provided. You are welcome to watch for the first jam, if you'd like, or if you'd like to join in, we will make sure you are buddied up with someone who can show you some basics. Witnessing other dancers is always welcome and is a valued contribution to the dance environment.
Is the studio accessible by wheelchair?
Unfortunately, it is not. Please email us to let us know how we can best make your attendance possible and comfortable.
Any other questions or thoughts? Reach out!
[email protected]
IG: @hudsonvalleycontactimprov
Facebook: Hudson Valley Contact Improvisation
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Where is it happening?
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