Contact Improvisation
Contact Improvisation is a dance form which emphasizes an exploration of the underlying principals of movement as they play out in physical contact with a partner, the floor, and space. Contact Improv teaches us to trust, honor, and follow our own impulses while simultaneously attending to interaction with others, a great metaphor for life outside the dance stdio. It is also a delightfully playful and fun form of exercise. Because dances are improvised and focus on two or more people meeting in the moment in whatever state they bring to the dance floor, it is a form that is accessible to anyone. Each dance is collaborative and every dance is different. A Contact duet may be gentle and meditative or vigorous and athletic, fast or slow, serious or silly, and al or none of these. Contact as been described over the years using terms such as "Art/Sport," "Intimate Physics," and "Dancing the Shape of Water." Contact Improv brings human beings together in a safe and supportive environment, rooted in the body and open to the moment. It fosters a unique state of consciousness, in which one remains open to intention which simultaneously drawing creative energy from an underlying acceptance of what each moment has to offer.
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Barefoot Boogie
This is a barefoot freestyle boogie, great for those who love to dance but are looking for an alternative to the club scene. This monthly dance jam offers a relaxed alcohol-free and smoke-free environment, where you can express yourself through movement, practice your latest moves, or just boogie down!
People of all kinds traditionally attend these events, ranging from those with a serious interest in dance to folks just looking for a place to dance their hearts out for the night, and those who like the social aspect of dance. A great fit for people who enjoy movement as a playful form of excersice and stress release.
You'll find people moving solo, in pairs, or in groups. No dance skills or partners are required. There is a variety of music played including but not limited to: Instrumental, Electronic, World, Jazz, Tribal, Reggae, Vocal, Ambient, Folk etc. Occasionally there may be live music/drumming/vocals (musicians welcome)!
Come right at 7:30pm, warm up your body and ease into two full hours of dancing or just drop in anytime between 7:30-10pm, if that works better for you. Come alone or bring a friend or the whole family. All ages are welcome but please be prepared to provide close supervision if you bring a child.
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Contact Improv Jams,
AcroYoga Jams &
Barefoot Boogies
In Portland
No ongoing commitment required. Drop-ins & new faces always welcome.
For more info contact Kara @ (207) 233-0966 or Carl @ (207) 399-3707
Portland Jams
AcroYoga Jam
Every Saturday in Deering Oaks Park (near the ampitheater)
We gather from 10:30-11 for Meditation & Kirtan lead by Polly Urbach
AcroYoga Jam begins at 11am Informal, unstructured and FREE
There is plenty of help for newcomers!
A great place to bring your kids, musical instruments, hula hoops
and anything else that will add to the flow of FUN!!!
1st Saturday of every month Contact Improv Jam
10am-12
facilitated Carl Rudman, $8
At the Williston West Church 32 Thomas st Portland
3rd Saturday of every month Contact Improv
!!POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER!!
10am-12
facilitated by Kara Seymour, $8
At the Williston West Church 32 Thomas st Portland
Barefoot Boogie 2nd Fridays of the month
7:30-10pm,$8
hosted by Carl Rudman
located at 32 Thomas st. in Portland at the Willingston Church, 2nd floor
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