ContactImprovBoston's Winter Festival 2010
©B.B. AmesA weekend of Contact Improvisation dance classes and jams with a variety of exciting teachers.
Friday night February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2010
Two levels: Fundamentals and Mixed Level
Fundamentals classes aren't just for "bare beginners" (although they are welcome to attend!) Having a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the form is essential for safe, enjoyable dancing and can take time to develop. There will be plenty of material in this class to satisfy dancers who are brand new to the form, relatively new, or just want to have "beginner's mind" about the dance.
Mixed level classes are for dancers with more experience, who are ready to explore more challenging skills or deepen their sensitivity.
Basic weekend schedule is listed below. Here's the detailed class descriptions and teacher bios.
Friday, February 26th
Evening Jam: 7:30 - 10:00 at the Cambridge Masonic Hall (open to public)
©B.B. AmesSaturday, February 27th
Morning classes on Saturday begin at 10:30 and go 'til 1:30 p.m. Please arrive early (starting at 10:00) to check in and be ready to dance at 10:30
Fundamentals Part I with Jeff Bliss at the Dance Complex Studio 1
Mixed Level with Catherine Lessard at the Cambridge Masonic Hall
(Lunch Break - bring your own or eat out)
Afternoon classes begin at 2:30 and go 'til 5:30. Please allow enough time to check in and be ready to dance at 2:30
Fundamentals Part II with Jeff Bliss at the Dance Complex Studio 1
Mixed Level with Daniel Davis at the Cambridge Masonic Hall
(Dinner Break - bring your own or eat out)
Saturday Evening Performance and Jam (open to public) 7:30 - 10:30 at the Cambridge Masonic Hall
Improvised Performance with Festival Teachers and Friends followed by a Contact Jam for Open Dancing
Note: there will no music at this jam so we can focus on our newly developed contact improvisation skills
Sunday, February 28
Morning classes on Sunday begin at 11:00 and go until 2:00. Please arrive early (starting at 10:30) to check in and be ready to dance at 11:00
Fundamentals class with Dey Summer at the Dance Complex Studio 1
Mixed Levels class with Olivier Besson at the Cambridge Masonic Hall
(Lunch break: bring your own or eat out)
Afternoon jam with structures... 3:00 - 5:00pm Join us at the Masonic Hall to round out the Festival with a jam and some group scores.
Locations
Fundamentals classes: at The Dance Complex Studio 1, 536 Mass Ave in Central Square, Cambridge
Mixed level classes and all jams at the Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass. Ave. in Porter Square, Cambridge.
Cost/Registration Info
Please note: the festival has sold out for the past two years. Register in advance by Feb. 19 with payment to guarantee your spot!
Registrations postmarked after Feb. 19 don't get the "early registration" discount! If the festival fills before Feb. 19 we will notify you.
Entire Festival (including evening jams and Sunday afternoon):
$80 in advance, or $95 at the door
Any two classes (includes evening jams):
$45 in advance, $55 at the door
Any one class (walk-in only, no pre-registration; space permitting): $30
Friday night jam and Saturday Night Performance and Jam: $8-12 sliding scale for each event. Open to the public.
Please send your registration (include your email address and please indicate which classes you want) with check made out to "Contact Improvisation Boston" to:
Paul Spielman
2 Hammond Place
Medford, MA 02155
Questions? Need to arrange housing?
Contact Paul at lisapaul2@comcast.net 781-254-0868
or Maxine at 978-857-5513 joyfuldanseur@yahoo.com
Watch this website for teacher bios and class descriptions coming soon!
Click for directions to the Masonic Hall. Directions to Dance Complex coming soon.