The Elements of Contact

Schedule

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060 | Northampton, MA

Advertisement
Join me in an exploration of the many varied qualities of Contact Improvisation – slow and grounding, fast and flowing, energetic and emotional. Using the elements of Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether as our guides, we will cultivate these qualities in ourselves and our dances. Through movement exercises, we will practice basic skills for dancing Contact Improvisation and deepen our sense of connection to self, other, and the environment. All classes in this series will include skills for boundaries and consent, which are at the core of CI practice. This class is appropriate for beginners and all bodies and abilities.
❉ 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝: Grounding, Gravity, Being a base, Compression, Weight… (January)
❉ 𝘼𝙞𝙧: Lifts, Breath, Flying, lightness…(April)
❉ 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚: Momentum, Expression, Will, Centrifugal Force, Transformation…(July)
❉ 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧: Flow, Falling, Rolling point of Contact…(October)
❉ 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧: Energetic Space, Eye Contact, Spacial awareness, Intuition…(January '27)
Sliding-scale workshop pricing: $20–50.*
*A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:
We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at [email protected] to learn more.
Cancelation Policy (All Sanctuary Special Programming): If you register for a workshop or event and you do not show up, you forfeit your pass. We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for reservation cancelations. Please email us at [email protected] if you cannot make it, so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. We are unable to offer credits or refunds.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
sanctuary.noho

Host or Publisher sanctuary.noho

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Northampton

Mattie & Debbie at The Parlor Room
Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 pm Mattie & Debbie at The Parlor Room

32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Todd Barry
Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 pm Todd Barry

Iron Horse Music Hall

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Syrup Stampede 5K Run\/2K Walk Fundraiser
Sun, 12 Apr at 10:00 am Syrup Stampede 5K Run/2K Walk Fundraiser

Look Memorial Park

MARATHONS NONPROFIT
Yoga and Sound
Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 pm Yoga and Sound

150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Civil Disobedience at The Iron Horse
Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm Civil Disobedience at The Iron Horse

18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Walter Trout
Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Walter Trout

Iron Horse Music Hall - MA

Walter Trout at The Iron Horse
Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Walter Trout at The Iron Horse

18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Jane Monheit Duo at The Iron Horse
Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Jane Monheit Duo at The Iron Horse

18 Center St., Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Northampton, MA
Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Northampton, MA

Studio Helix

WORKSHOPS ART
YES, YOU CAN SING: Vocal Freedom for Beginners
Mon, 02 Mar at 04:00 pm YES, YOU CAN SING: Vocal Freedom for Beginners

The Hidden Temple

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Tango Bliss Workshop Weekend with Veronika Kruta
Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Tango Bliss Workshop Weekend with Veronika Kruta

Karuna Center for Yoga & Healing Arts

WORKSHOPS ART
2026 Seed Share
Sat, 14 Mar at 10:30 am 2026 Seed Share

Northampton Senior Center

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT
Pressed Flower Collage Workshop
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Pressed Flower Collage Workshop

33 Hawley St, Northampton, MA 01060-1302, United States

WORKSHOPS ART
Copy of Cuddle Party - Florence Ma: Saturday, March 14th, 6pm-10pm, ET
Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 pm Copy of Cuddle Party - Florence Ma: Saturday, March 14th, 6pm-10pm, ET

The Hidden Temple

ART NONPROFIT
Couples Toolbox: Writing, Speaking and Touch
Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Couples Toolbox: Writing, Speaking and Touch

150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

WORKSHOPS IT
Q-MoB Pioneer Valley Queer Men's Planning Coffee Klatch  (Florence, MA)
Sun, 15 Mar at 11:00 am Q-MoB Pioneer Valley Queer Men's Planning Coffee Klatch (Florence, MA)

9 W Center St

ART SPORTS
Exploring Zen Practice through Poetry
Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 pm Exploring Zen Practice through Poetry

Oxbow Zen Sangha - Zendo - First Churches, Northampton MA

ART LITERARY-ART
i413 March Mentorship Meeting
Wed, 18 Mar at 05:00 pm i413 March Mentorship Meeting

The Hotel Northampton

BUSINESS MEETUPS
From Page to Stage: 3 Day Songwriting Day-Camp w\/ Heather Maloney
Fri, 20 Mar at 12:00 pm From Page to Stage: 3 Day Songwriting Day-Camp w/ Heather Maloney

32 Masonic St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

WORKSHOPS FESTIVALS
Heidi Henderson + Tristan Koepke | Big Boy Dance
Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm Heidi Henderson + Tristan Koepke | Big Boy Dance

33 Hawley St

DANCE WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Northampton?

Discover Northampton Events