Hudson Valley Contact Improv Jam
Schedule
Sun May 26 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:15 pm
Location
59 Oneil St, Kingston, NY 12401 | Kingston, NY
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People of all experience levels, movement backgrounds, and ages are welcome. Our Hudson Valley Contact Improv jam is a bit atypical in that we make the effort to start together at 2pm (as opposed to people flowing in at any point). Why? Because we notice that a friendlier, more welcoming, and more trusting/trustworthy community is built when we take time to say hello, hear each other's voices and names, and look each other in the eye before dancing.If you can, please come to the jams at 2pm and join us in the opening circle and communal warm-up. If your schedule makes that impossible and you have to come late, of course we understand!
THIS JAM:
This jam will be facilitated by Emily Feit, Aaron Water Piepszny, and Jordan Voelker.
This year, we've been experimenting with music at every single jam -- inviting new musicians and considering our relationship, as dancers, to music. It's been a fruitful exploration and also a really fun one!
But sometimes, we need to go silent. Most contact improv jams do not have music; in fact, for the first 20 years of my time dancing CI, I'd been to less than 10 jams with music. When there is no music, we can sometimes hear ourselves better.
We can also hear each other -- the diversity of breath patterns in the room, the sound of a leg sliding on the floor, the squeak of a floorboard straining under a dancer's jump. Silence can invite a different kind of play.
The lovely Aaron Water Piepszny will be leading the warm-up! Aaron has studied CI with Nancy Stark Smith, Chris Aiken, and Frey Faust at Earthdance. He and a small group , danced for for years with Alicia Greyson, Nancy Hughes, and a few blessed weeks with CI co-generator Nita Little. He's studied Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and kung fu for over a decade.
Regular Jams Structure:
You're welcome to arrive up to 10 min before 2pm. Opening Circle, 20-30 min facilitated warm-up, which leads into an open jam during which you can dance with others, dance by yourself, or simply watch/witness others. Closing circle at 3:55, we leave the space by 4:15.
We meet at Score Studio in Kingston, NY (59 Oneil St, 2nd floor).
Contribution: $20+ to help cover the space rental, warm up facilitators, and musicians, and allow us to continue these sessions. Giving more is appreciated to help sponsor those in need of extra support at this time. If the cost presents a financial barrier to you, please contact us in advance to arrange a discount in exchange for work/energy trade.
Email for any questions / Whatsapp Group link: [email protected]
Please:
~ Cash is best, but if you forget, venmo @leah-siepel (last digits 5615)
~ Please arrive up to 10 minutes early -- we will begin together, but feel free to leave whenever you please. (And if coming late is your only option, we get it!)
~ Follow @hudsonvalleycontactimprov on IG and Hudson Valley Contact Improvisation on FB for updates and to show you support.
~ Join our email list [email protected]
~ Invite friends who might be interested!
Email [email protected] with questions.
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Requests for help:
1. We will have a local event for The GLOBAL UNDERSCORE (GUS), a yearly dance event in which dancers all over the world practice the Underscore simultaneously for a 4-hour period. This year it will happen on Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am–2:00 pm EDT New York. Please reach out if you are interested in helping organize and promote this. See separate FB Event for details and to invite friends!
2. We can always use help spreading the word about our regular jams. Please email or Whatsapp us if you'd be interested in sharing our posts and other communications with your networks.
3. On the day: sweep before/after the jam, greet at the door, welcome and orient newcomers, turn lights on/off at start/end.
4. Follow, share & interact with us at:
IG: @hudsonvalleycontactimprov
Facebook: Hudson Valley Contact Improvisation
Inquire for our Whatsapp Group link
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GENERAL JAM DETAILS:
People of all experience levels and movement backgrounds are welcome.
We will meet, as usual, at Score Studio in Kingston, NY (59 Oneil St, 2nd floor).
Our FB Events to Share & Invite Friends
Email for Whatsapp group link / any questions: [email protected]
Please help us get the word out: invite friends who might be interested!
When navigating to Score Studio at 59 Oneil St, Kingston, look for a Wayfinders sign and a "61" address of a small industrial building on Oneil street. There is a parking lot next to it. Park here or on the street. The studio is at the back end of the parking lot, up an outdoor flight of stairs. There's a big 'Score Dance Studio" sign in pink above the studio door.
For anyone with particular access needs, please let us know how we can support you to make your attendance possible and comfortable.
* Note for people who may be allergic: a cat lives in an apartment adjacent to the studio. The studio will be vacuumed before the jam.
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Some FAQ:
When are the next few jams?
In 2024, jams continue on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of most months from 2-4:15pm.
June 9
CI Class: Introduction to Weight Sharing and Basic Lifts from 12:30-1:45 at Score Studio by Alexandra Bayeva. Sliding scale (Cost: $15-$20)
Regular CI Jam from 2-4:15, same place! Warm-up by Julia Montepagani and music TBD. (Cost: $20+)
June 22 (a Saturday, not a Sunday!): Global Underscore at Score Studio from 10am -2pm. More details and an explanation of the Global Underscore soon! (Cost: $35+)
Note that you if you have never attended an Underscore before, you MUST attend this talk-through on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00–10:30 am EDT. $5–$10–$20 USD (sliding scale) IN-DEPTH TALK-THROUGH (via Zoom)
July jam dates: 7/14 and 7/28 (Cost: $20+)
In August, this jam usually takes a break.
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 the jam facilitators.
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.
Can I bring my kid/s?
Kids are magical beings and we welcome them heartily. If you bring yours, please stay near them and make sure they are safe and respectful of all jam guidelines.
What are your guidelines regarding COVID and other illnesses?
Please don't come to the Jam if you have any symptoms of a contagious illness, have tested positive for COVID or have recently been substantially exposed to a known Covid case. We will have hand sanitizer available, hand washing is encouraged. Masks, testing and vaccination are at your own discretion. There is an air purifier in the studio.
Can I lead a warm-up sometime?
Yes! Please reply to this email if you are interested in leading a warm-up sometime soon.
Is the studio accessible by wheelchair?
Unfortunately, it is not, although there may be a lift installed next to the stairs. We will keep you posted.
Any other questions? Reach out!
[email protected]
photo credit: @Honey Sweet Harmony IG @honeysharmony
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Where is it happening?
59 Oneil St, Kingston, NY 12401, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: